obstinate implies usually an unreasonable persistence.
an obstinate proponent of conspiracy theories
dogged suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence.
pursued the story with dogged perseverance
stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable.
a person too stubborn to admit error
pertinacious suggests an annoying or irksome persistence.
a pertinacious salesclerk refusing to take no for an answer
mulish implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy.
a mulish determination to have his own way
Example Sentences
Her dogged efforts eventually paid off. a dogged pursuit of power
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