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obstinate

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/
adjective
  1. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

  2. Said of inanimate things not easily subdued or removed.

Synonymsinexorable, persistent, unrelenting, bloody-minded, persistent, pertinacious

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