Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pervicacious

Adjective
/ˌpɜːrvɪˈkeɪʃəs/
Definition
Stubbornly persistent or obstinate.
Examples
  • Despite the team’s efforts to persuade him otherwise, his pervicacious attitude led him to continue with his original plans.
  • The child’s pervicacious nature often resulted in challenges during lessons, as he resisted following instructions.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is unyieldingly determined, often to the point of being rebellious or difficult to manage.
Synonyms
  • Stubborn
  • Obstinate
  • Determined
  • Inflexible