How do you spell Obstinate?
Correct spelling
obstinate
Think 'obstinate' - stands firm with 'in' at the end, not 'ant'
Why is obstinate spelled this way?
From Latin obstinatus, resolved. OB (against) + STARE (to stand). Someone obstinate stands against — refusal that holds its ground regardless of argument.
Common misspellings of obstinate
obstinantobstenateobstanate
Example
Despite all evidence to the contrary, he remained obstinate in his refusal to apologize.