pertinacious \puhr-tin-AY-shuhs\, adjective: 1. Holding or adhering obstinately to any opinion, purpose, or design. 2. Stubbornly or perversely persistent.
Cousin Eugenia tugged at my petticoats while I finished up in the library. She could be awfully pertinacious at times, but I did promise to show her the stables.
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I quite liked this word. I believe it describes me and my mother, and possibly my entire family to a tee. I know I am pertinacious regarding the need for good sleep at night! Daffodil Mom
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