obstinate person

Example Sentences

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But he added, he is "a pretty obstinate person".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024

Then again, he had always been a pretty obstinate person, so this wasn’t a big change in their relationship.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 1, 2018

"Well, Moritz, am I still the most unreasonable, obstinate person?" she asked, offering her hand.

From The Sign of Flame by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

The stubborn or obstinate person will not do what another desires or requires; the perverse person will do anything contrary to what is desired or required of him.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

The Non-importation Agreement had been signed even by men like Andrew Allen and Mr. Penn. Lord North, a gentle and obstinate person, was minister.

From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)