Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to fuss (over); to worry too much (about); to be picky (about); to be hung up (on); to stick to
だが、そんな気持ちにこだわっている場合ではない。But this is no time to be hung up on such feelings.
2. to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising
positive nuance
最近の朝は、朝食にちょっとこだわってる。These mornings, I've been a bit particular about my breakfast.
3. to get stuck; to be obstructed