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dusya [7]
3 years ago
11

Identify the connotation for the words below persistent stubborn obstinate

English
1 answer:
statuscvo [17]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: Negative

Explanation:

Although they can be used in a vaguely positive lighting, persistent, stubborn, and obstinate are negative connotation words.

Persistent - continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

Stubborn - having or showing determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, usually in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so

Obstinate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action despite attempts to persuade one to do so

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