Obstinate: alternatives and connections

Having a cruel, ferocious disposition; bloodthirsty.

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Having a cruel, ferocious disposition; bloodthirsty.

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Having a head like that of a bull. Fig.: Headstrong; obstinate; dogged.

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Having a head like that of a bull. Fig.: Headstrong; obstinate; dogged.

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Perverse; contentious; ugly; malicious.

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Perverse; contentious; ugly; malicious.

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Showing contrariety; repugnant; perverse.

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Showing contrariety; repugnant; perverse.

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of Determine

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of Determine

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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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of Dog

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of Dog

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Hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect; hardy; bold.

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Hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect; hardy; bold.

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Like a mule; sullen; stubborn.

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Like a mule; sullen; stubborn.

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Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.

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Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.

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Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose, or design, with obstinacy; perversely persistent; obstinate; as, pertinacious plotters; a pertinacious b…

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Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose, or design, with obstinacy; perversely persistent; obstinate; as, pertinacious plotters; a pertinacious b…

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Stubborn; inflexibly obstinate; contumacious; as, stiff-necked pride; a stiff-necked people.

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Stubborn; inflexibly obstinate; contumacious; as, stiff-necked pride; a stiff-necked people.

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Having a vigorous mind; esp., having or affecting masculine qualities of mind; -- said of women.

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Having a vigorous mind; esp., having or affecting masculine qualities of mind; -- said of women.

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Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights.

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Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights.

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Alt. of Unregenerated

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Alt. of Unregenerated

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Not regenerated; not renewed in heart; remaining or being at enmity with God.

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Not regenerated; not renewed in heart; remaining or being at enmity with God.

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To persist in any business or enterprise undertaken; to pursue steadily any project or course begun; to maintain a purpose in spite of counter influe…

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To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motiv…

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A fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to…

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A fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to…

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One's own will, esp. when opposed to that of others; obstinacy.

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One's own will, esp. when opposed to that of others; obstinacy.

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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Not capable of being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

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Not capable of being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

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Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn; obstinate; refractory; a…

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Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn; obstinate; refractory; a…

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Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.

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Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.

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Not admitting of compromise; making no truce or concessions; obstinate; unyielding; inflexible.

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Not admitting of compromise; making no truce or concessions; obstinate; unyielding; inflexible.

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Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.

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Hardened in feelings, esp. against moral or mollifying influences; unyielding; hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked.

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Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

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Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persua…

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Alt. of Unregenerated

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Taking one's own way; disobedient; froward; perverse; willful.

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Teachable; easy to teach; docible.

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Teachable; easy to teach; docible.

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