B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
caparbio
stubborn, headstrong, tenacious
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ostinatotestardotenaceirremovibile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
flessibilecedevolédocilemalleabile
Usage note
'Caparbio' is often positive (tenacious). 'Ostinato' and 'testardo' are more negative (stubbornly wrong). 'Irremovibile' = immovable/unyielding.
Example
"È caparbio nel perseguire i suoi obiettivi."
"He is tenacious in pursuing his goals."
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