強情(ごうじょう)

ごうじょう
na-adjective, noun
stubborn; obstinate; headstrong
descriptive
1. stubborn; obstinate; headstrong; unyielding
Refusing to change one's mind or yield to others' opinions, even when it would be reasonable to do so. Carries a negative connotation.
彼(かれ)は強情(ごうじょう)で人(ひと)の話(はなし)を聞(き)かない。
He's stubborn and won't listen to others.
強情(ごうじょう)を張(は)らないで、素直(すなお)に謝(あやま)りなさい。
Stop being stubborn and apologize honestly.
祖父(そふ)は昔(むかし)から強情(ごうじょう)な性格(せいかく)で、一度(いちど)決(き)めたら絶対(ぜったい)に曲(ま)げない。
My grandfather has always been headstrong — once he decides something, he never backs down.

Usage

Negative nuance — describes someone who unreasonably refuses to compromise. The set phrase 強情(ごうじょう)を張(は)る (to insist stubbornly) is very common.

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Synonym: 頑固(がんこ) (stubborn (neutral/positive))
Compare: 意地(いじ)っ張(ぱ)り (willful)
Compare: 頑(かたく)な (stubborn)
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