Awkward b. completely overturned objections at first (8)

I believe the answer is:

stubborn

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(Other definitions for stubborn that I've seen before include "Obstinate, unwilling to yield" , "small boat in Loire, good for going around river" , "Strong-willed" , "Obstinate, unyielding" , "Determined" .)

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