다른 사람의 설득에도 불구하고 자신의 의견이나 행동을 굽히지 않고 완강하게 버티는
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
예문:
"The CEO's obstinate refusal to compromise led to a total breakdown in negotiations."
"He is so obstinate that he won't even listen to professional advice."
바람직하지 않은 상황이나 문제가 쉽게 해결되거나 바뀌지 않고 끈질기게 지속되는
(Of an unwelcome phenomenon or situation) very difficult to change, control, or overcome.
예문:
"The country faces an obstinate unemployment rate that refuses to drop."
"Removing the obstinate grease from the engine required specialized chemicals."
질병이나 신체적 증상이 치료에 잘 반응하지 않고 오랫동안 낫지 않는
(Of a disease or physical symptom) resistant to treatment or cure.
예문:
"The patient has been dealing with an obstinate skin rash for several months."
"This obstinate strain of the virus has shown resistance to common vaccines."