obstinately

Definition of obstinatelynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstinately
Adverb
  • But the fox has proved stubbornly difficult to capture.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Some readers refuse to join one, stubbornly persisting in flipping to one section and ignoring the rest.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This is yet another area in which politicians willfully overlook an opportunity to show true community leadership and bring people together with a hard look at the legitimate grievances on both sides.
    Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Obstinately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstinately. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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