obstinate
/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/adj
High School
1
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
2
Not easily subdued or removed.
3
Typical of an obstinate person; fixed and unmoving.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing