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obstinação
[ɔb.ʃtɪ.naˈsɐ̃w̃]
noun
feminine
pl: obstinações
obstinacy, stubbornness
1.
The quality of being obstinate; firm or stubborn adherence to one's opinion or course of action
His obstinacy prevented him from accepting the advice.
A sua obstinação impediu-o de aceitar o conselho.
2.
Persistent and determined refusal to change one's mind or behavior
With obstinacy, she continued her research despite the difficulties.
Com obstinação, ela continuou a sua pesquisa apesar das dificuldades.
NYC Slang
pigheadedness, stubborn streak
Synonyms
teimosia
pertinácia
inflexibilidade
contumácia
intransigência
Antonyms
flexibilidade
docilidade
submissão
obediência
adaptabilidade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obstinação
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obstinação
Standard usage; teimosia more colloquial
São Paulo
obstinação
Standard usage; widespread in professional and academic contexts
Portugal
obstinação
Standard usage; formal register preferred over colloquial alternatives
Related Idioms & Phrases
com obstinação (with obstinacy)
por obstinação (out of stubbornness)
agir com obstinação (to act stubbornly)
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