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

As soon as he recovers, since he's the most obstinate person in the world, he resolves to go on with the expedition.

From Arsene Lupin by Leblanc, Maurice

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)

She is no better reconciled to her son's marriage; in truth, as it sometimes happens where no real fault can be discovered, an obstinate person will fall back upon a prejudice.

From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie