Tõrkevabalt

Tõrkevabalt is an Estonian adverb. It translates to "stubbornly" or "obstinately" in English. It describes an action or behavior that is characterized by an unwillingness to change one's mind, course of action, or opinion, despite persuasion or reason. It suggests a firm and often unyielding adherence to a particular stance or decision.

The word is derived from the Estonian adjective "tõrge," which means stubborn or obstinate. The suffix "-lt" is commonly used to form adverbs in Estonian, indicating the manner in which something is done. Therefore, "tõrkevabalt" literally means "in a stubborn manner."

Examples of its use might include describing someone who stubbornly refuses to apologize, a child who obstinately insists on a particular toy, or a team that stubbornly defends its strategy. The term often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of flexibility or a resistance to compromise. However, in some contexts, it can also be used to describe admirable persistence or determination in the face of adversity.