obstinate refusal
Frequency: 6.53.2 per million words
describes a firm and unreasonable refusal to change one's opinion or course of action
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- His obstinate refusal to compromise led to the breakdown of negotiations.
- Despite all arguments, she maintained an obstinate refusal to confess.
- The child's obstinate refusal to eat vegetables frustrated his parents.
- We faced an obstinate refusal from the company to address the safety concerns.
- Such an obstinate refusal to cooperate will only worsen the situation.
- Their obstinate refusal to accept the new policy caused significant delays.
- The government's obstinate refusal to listen to public opinion sparked protests.
- He was known for his obstinate refusal to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Her obstinate refusal to admit her mistake made reconciliation impossible.
- An obstinate refusal to innovate often leads to a business's decline.