obstinate

[US]/ˈɒbstɪnət/
[UK]/ˈɑːbstɪnət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. kifuniko; kimekose; kifuniko kushangaza.

Example Sentences

the obstinate problem of unemployment.

tatizo bado la ukosefu wa ajira.

the child may be very obstinate and self-willed.

mtoto mwenyewe mwenye uovu na mwenye mazoea mwenyewe.

She’s too obstinate to let anyone help her.

Ameovu sana kusimamia kwa koeleza kwa kichwambo.

obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority.

muelewe ya mchaguzi na mshangao; uunganisho na mamlaka.

loathe, pertinacious, impenitent, refractory, obstinate, grudging, obdurate, mutinous, recalcitrant.

Ninakubali, thabiti, wasiokuwa na toba, sugu, imtinia, unayoyakubali, imetulia, usiri, upinzani.

Catching sight of Mammy's burden, Scarlett's expression changed from one of minor irritation to obstinate belligerency.

Wakati akapata mke wa Mammy, Scarlett's expression changed from one of minor irritation to obstinate belligerency.

Objective: To investigate the effect of transrectal heat rotating magnetic field in the treatment of obstinate hemospermia.

Matokeo: Kufanyia ujumbe kuhusu mifano ya uovu wa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo.

He is so obstinate that he still tries to defend his theory,although it has been proved wrong.

Ameovu sana kusimamia kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo kwa kichwambo.

Real-world Examples

An obstinate regulatory entity like this is not conducive to improving the business environment.

Kiongozi mrefu kama hii si kina kwa kushinda mazingira ya biashara.

Source: Selected English short passages

For a genius, you are truly obstinate in the face of evidence.

Kwa mteja, unakosa kwa mrefu kwa matokeo ya maelezo.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

Fudge reddened slightly, but a defiant and obstinate look came over his face.

Fudge alibadilisha rangi chini, lakini mke mrefu na mshangao alikua kwenye mchele yake.

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

It was in vain to argue with him, for he was a very obstinate man.

Hakuna mafanikio ya kujadili na yeye, kwa yeye alikuwa mrefu sana.

Source: The Five Orange Pips of Sherlock Holmes

He walked to the door of the restaurant and held it open with an obstinate expression.

Alikwenda kwa punda ya mka na akapiga kwenye mchele yake na mrefu.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

Bumble shook his head, as he replied, 'Obstinate people, Mr. Sowerberry; very obstinate.

Bumble alikimbia mchele yake, kama alijibu, 'Watu mrefu, Mr. Sowerberry; wana mrefu sana.'

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

Catching sight of Mammy's burden, Scarlett's expression changed from one of minor irritation to obstinate belligerency.

Wakati alikwepa kichwa cha Mammy, mchele ya Scarlett alibadilisha kutoka kwa mshangao mamiliki kwa mrefu mshangao.

Source: Gone with the Wind

" You are very obstinate, " said the Doctor.

"Unakosa mrefu sana," alisema Mwanafunzi.

Source: Washington Square

It was, however, just like Sara's singular obstinate way.

Hakuna kwa mengine, kama mrefu mmoja wa Sara.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

'Can't you look at the gentleman, you obstinate boy?

'Hakuna mwenyewe kusikiliza mwanamke, mrefu mwenyewe?'

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

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