The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word UNCOMPROMISING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Obstinate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obstinate = uncompromising.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNCOMPROMISING mean?
UNCOMPROMISING adjective- Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.
- Principled.