stubborn

stubborn
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. têtu
Paula is too stubborn to admit her mistake.Paula est trop têtue pour reconnaître son erreur.
b. obstiné
Tom is so stubborn that he refuses to take his sister's advice, even when she's right.Tom est tellement obstiné qu'il refuse de suivre les conseils de sa sœur, même quand elle a raison.
a. acharné
Emma's stubborn determination inspired everyone on the team.La détermination acharnée d'Emma a inspiré toute l'équipe.
a. récalcitrant
Cole tried to open the stubborn lock for an hour before calling a locksmith.Cole a essayé d'ouvrir la serrure récalcitrante pendant une heure avant d'appeler un serrurier.
b. tenace
This stubborn cough won't go away.Cette toux tenace ne veut pas passer.
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