obstinate

/ˈɑbstənət/
adjective
  1. Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, despite reason or persuasion.
    • The obstinate child refused to apologize even when he knew he was wrong.
    • Despite the doctor's advice, he remained obstinate about his unhealthy diet.
    • Her obstinate determination to finish the project on time impressed her boss.
  2. Difficult to control, remove, or deal with; persistent.
    • The gardener struggled to remove the obstinate weeds from the flower bed.
    • The country faced an obstinate drought that lasted for three years.
    • An obstinate stain on the carpet refused to come out with any cleaner.