obstinant

English

Etymology

Alteration of obstinate, influenced by the ending -ant.

Adjective

obstinant (comparative more obstinant, superlative most obstinant)

1. (proscribed) Obstinate.

Usage notes

• (obstinate): The adjective obstinate is usually preferred.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:obstinate

Derived terms

• obstinance
• obstinancy

French

Participle

obstinant

1. present participle of obstiner