Polish English Dictionary

język polski - English

uporczywy in English:

1. persistent


This isn't persistent vegetative state.
Her persistent character always impressed me.
A persistent cough
After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes.
Mark is hard-working and persistent; I’m sure he’ll solve the problem.
The persistent recession has surprised the analysts.
She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting.
Her persistent character always impressed me. The definition of persistent is someone or something that is stubborn or keeps on going.
He was very determined, in other words, he was persistent.
The person may have persistent, vice-like chest pain, which may spread to their arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach.
There have been persistent ​rumours that the ​principal might take early ​retirement.
Although she told him she knew nothing, he was very persistent. His persistent refusal to pay eventually led to a prison sentence.
You must be more persistent, don’t let him leave until he has given you a straight answer.
The customer wasmost persistent and refused to speak to anyone but the manager
Optimism abiut our own personal future remains persistent

English word "uporczywy"(persistent) occurs in sets:

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2. insistent


Why are you so insistent that we leave tonight?
a loud insistent voice from somewhere deep in my brain interrupted-there's always a first time for everything.
They were insistent on having a contract for the work.
I'm sorry, Miss Rochev, but he was very... insistent. / I didn't want to take anything, but Howard was very insistent.
In the Netherlands, if a child is too insistent on asking for a cookie, he might be punished and get no cookie.

English word "uporczywy"(insistent) occurs in sets:

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3. obstinate


Stop being so obstinate and listen to what we have to say!
As he grew older, he became more obstinate.
He became more obstinate as he grew older.
She is obstinate.
Your daughter is not even a fraction as obstinate, stubborn and... insane as you are!
Teenagers may get very obstinate when it comes to defending their 'rights'.
The coach suggested improvements Sarah might make on the balance beam, but she remained obstinate, unwilling to modify any of the habits that made her successful in the past.
She was an obstinate child who insisted on getting what she wanted.
He was too obstinate, but on the other hand he was reliable.
You should reckon with his obstinate character.
Cheryl was obstinate and refused to admit her marriage was over
Talia is very obstinate. Once she makes her mind up about something, she will stick to it.
1. Stop being so obstinate and listen to what we have to say! / And are you still so obstinate? / 2. Invading troops met with obstinate resistance by guerrilla forces.
her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio
not willing to be reasonable and change your plans, ideas, or behaviour. I now see that my obstinate refusal caused problems for everyone.

English word "uporczywy"(obstinate) occurs in sets:

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4. stubborn


She's stubborn.
They have huge arguments because they're both so stubborn.
You are so stubborn. I told you to turn right. Now we are lost.
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.
Stop being so stubborn and listen to what we have to say!
Your argument is not any more convincing than that of my stubborn father.
You must not be stubborn and should be friendly.
You were right, I was too stubborn. / Donkeys can be very stubborn. / Stubborn stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent.
I thought our boss was stubborn as a mule but actually he has his cute side.
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.
A stubborn person is determined to do what they want and refuses to change their mind... his stubborn resistance to anything new.
Why are stubborn people so difficult to persuade?
That stubborn man in Prague has finally signed and we have now reached the end of the journey at last.
She always does what she wants, coz she's a very stubborn girl.
She's so stubborn. I bet if she ever gets reincarnated, she'd be a bacteria capable of living in empty space.

English word "uporczywy"(stubborn) occurs in sets:

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