stubborn

• Qualifie une personne qui refuse obstinément de changer d'avis ou de position sur une question, souvent d'une manière qui la rend difficile à côtoyer ou à convaincre.

Describes a person who is determined not to change their attitude or position on something, often in a way that is difficult to deal with.

1. Unwilling to changeB1formal

   Having or showing a determined refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one.

   Obstiné

   • He is too stubborn to admit he was wrong.
   • She gave him a stubborn look and refused to move.
   • The stubborn child would not eat his vegetables.

   Synonymesadamantbullheadeddoggedheadstronginflexibleintransigentmulishobdurateobstinatepertinaciouspigheadedtenaciousunyieldingwilful

   Antonymesaccommodatingagreeableamenablecompliantdocileflexibleobligingpliabletractableyielding

2. Difficult to treat or removeB2formal

   Not responding to treatment or effort; persistent and difficult to get rid of.

   réfractaire (à un traitement)

   • The patient has a stubborn infection that won't clear up.
   • This is a stubborn stain that requires special cleaner.
   • They are dealing with a stubborn economic problem.

   Synonymesintractableinveterateobstinatepersistentrefractoryresistanttenaciousunmanageable