obstinately
Pronunciation: [ˈɒb.stɪ.nət.li]
Word
Context: "behavior"
(adverb) when someone refuses to change their mind or stubbornly sticks to their decision, even when it's not the best choice. It's like when you’re really determined to do something, even if others think it's wrong.
Example
She obstinately refused to eat her vegetables, even though they were healthy.
Example
He didn’t obstinately ignore his friends' advice; he listened carefully.
Example
Why do you obstinately stick to your plans even when they fail?
Context: "decision-making"
(adverb) when someone continues to hold on to their ideas or actions tightly, no matter what others say. It's like when you’re playing a game and insist on following a rule that everyone else thinks is silly.
Example
They obstinately believed in their theory, despite the new evidence.
Example
She didn’t obstinately change her story; she adapted it based on the new facts.
Example
What makes you obstinately defend your opinion even when others disagree?
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