obstinately
The word “obstinately” has 4 syllables: ob-sti-nate-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈɒbstɪnətli/
What is synonym and antonym for obstinately?
In the thesaurus, “obstinately” has 2 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obstinately along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obstinately
- stubbornly
- willfully
Antonyms for obstinately
- casually
- desultorily
- halfheartedly
- indolently
- languidly
- lazily
- listlessly
- sluggishly
- tiredly
- wearily
Example Sentences
- Despite her parents' pleas, the child obstinately refused to eat her vegetables.
- The old man obstinately held onto his outdated beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary.
- The cat obstinately refused to come down from the tree, even when tempted with treats.
- The politician obstinately stuck to his position, ignoring calls for compromise.
- Despite the rainy weather, the hiker obstinately continued on the trail, determined to reach the summit.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obstinately, such as: casually, desultorily, halfheartedly, indolently, languidly, lazily, listlessly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.