The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CUSSED
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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 = cussed.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CUSSED mean?
CUSSED verb- To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.
- Ill-tempered, nasty, obstinate.
- (degree) Very, cussedly, accursedly.