stubborn

US /ˈstʌb.ɚn/
UK /ˈstʌb.ɚn/
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1.

testardo, ostinato

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

:
He was too stubborn to admit he was wrong.
Era troppo testardo per ammettere di aver sbagliato.
Her stubborn refusal to compromise led to a deadlock.
Il suo ostinato rifiuto di scendere a compromessi portò a un punto morto.
2.

ostinato, difficile da rimuovere

(of a thing) difficult to move, remove, or deal with

:
The stain on the carpet was incredibly stubborn.
La macchia sul tappeto era incredibilmente ostinata.
This stubborn cough just won't go away.
Questa tosse ostinata non vuole andare via.