词组 | stubborn |
释义 | stubborn The following words can all be used to describe someone who is determined to do what they want to do, and refuses to change their mind: firm, intransigent, obstinate, pig-headed, rigid, steadfast, stubborn You use firm or steadfast to show that you approve of someone's behaviour. Steadfast is a rather literary word. If parents are firm, children accept discipline. He relied on the calm and steadfast Kathy. Stubborn, obstinate, pig-headed, rigid, and intransigent are all used to show disapproval. Intransigent is a formal word. He and his officials remained as stubborn as ever. ...an obstinate and rebellious child. They can be stupid and pig-headed. They have a reputation for being rigid, distant and unloving. He told them how intransigent the racists in his country had been. |
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