OBSTINATE

adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French obstinat, Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob- in the way + -stinare (akin to stare to stand) Date: 14th century perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion , not easily subdued, remedied, or removed , ~ly adverb ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~