Hartnäckig
Example: Trotz aller Widerstände blieb sie hartnäckig bei ihrer Meinung.
Definition
"Hartnäckig" describes someone who is stubbornly persistent, refusing to give up or change their opinion or behavior despite difficulties or opposition. For example, despite all resistance, she remained "hartnäckig" in her opinion.
Etymology
The word "hartnäckig" comes from the German roots 'hart', meaning hard or tough, and 'näckig', related to persistence or stubbornness. It literally means 'hard-necked,' reflecting the image of someone with a stiff or unyielding neck, symbolizing firm determination.
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"Hartnäckig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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