👉 Obstinacy is a psychological state characterized by persistent, unchanging behavior or attitude toward something. It refers to a reluctance to change or modify one's course of action in response to external pressures or circumstances. In other words, it is a stubbornness that persists despite evidence to the contrary.

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👉 Let’s start with the famous line from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet":

“She was a very obstinate woman.” Now, let’s take that line a step further: "Obstinacy is a trait that can be quite unpleasant for those who care to know." And finally, an edgy twist to this classic phrase: "An obstinacy problem? Well, it's like... I dunno, we've got to find some answers right now."