ดันทุรัง
push ahead stubbornly
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- 1 push ahead stubbornly、insist obstinately、keep doing something against better judgment
This word describes pushing ahead stubbornly even when the situation is bad or others advise against it. It often sounds critical, implying poor judgment rather than admirable persistence.
push ahead stubbornly、insist obstinately、keep doing something against better judgment
Used when someone stubbornly keeps doing something or insists on an idea despite warnings, limits, or a bad situation.
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อย่าดันทุรังเลย yàa danthúraŋ ləəy Don't be so stubborn. อย่าดันทุรังเลย details
Learning notes
Explanation
ดันทุรัง is not a positive word for perseverance. It suggests that someone should stop, reconsider, or listen to advice, but keeps pushing anyway. It can be followed by another verb, as in ดันทุรังทำต่อ, or used to describe a person or trait, such as คนดันทุรัง or นิสัยดันทุรัง.
Usage
It is common when someone keeps working while sick, pushes a plan that is clearly going badly, or refuses to change their mind despite warnings. It is often used in advice, criticism, or comments about someone’s judgment.
Caution
Do not use this for positive perseverance. For “keep trying,” “not give up,” or “endure,” words like พยายาม, ไม่ยอมแพ้, and อดทน are usually better. Saying it directly to someone can sound accusatory.
Differences from similar words
1 push ahead stubbornly synonyms
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ดื้อ broadly means disobedient or stubborn, and is common for children or personality. ดันทุรัง focuses more on stubbornly pushing ahead with something that should probably stop.
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ฝืน means to force oneself or go against conditions, often with physical or situational strain. ดันทุรัง adds a stronger sense of stubbornness and ignoring better advice.