Obstinacy synonyms

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hardheadedness
The characteristic of being hardheaded.
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pertinacity
The state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
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stubbornness
The state of being stubborn.
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tenacity
The greatest longitudinal stress a substance can bear without tearing asunder, - usually expressed with reference to a unit area of the cross section of the substance, as the number of pounds per square inch, or kilograms per square centimeter, necessary to produce rupture.
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reluctance
Reluctance is hesitation or unwillingness to do something.
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determination (related)
Determination is defined as a firm intent or a decision which has been reached.
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purpose (related)
The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal:
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bullheadedness
The characteristic of being bullheaded.
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mulishness
The characteristic of being mulish.
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obstinateness
The characteristic of being obstinate.
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pertinaciousness
The state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
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perverseness
The quality of being perverse; obstinacy or doggedness
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perversity
A perverse act
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pigheadedness
The condition of being pigheaded
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tenaciousness
The characteristic of being tenacious.
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willfulness
The quality of being willful; obstinacy
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disorderliness
The state or quality of being disorderly.
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fractiousness
A peevish or cranky nature.
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indocility
The quality or condition of being indocile
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intractability
The state of being intractable; intractableness.
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intractableness
The state of being intractable; intractability.
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obstreperousness
The quality of being obstreperous.
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recalcitrance
The state of being recalcitrant.
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refractoriness
The quality of being refractory.
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uncontrollability
The quality of being uncontrollable.
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uncontrollableness
The state or quality of being uncontrollable.
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ungovernableness
The quality of being ungovernable; ungovernability.
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unmanageability
The quality or condition of being unruly
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unruliness
The state of being unruly.
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untowardness
(Uncountable) The state or condition of being untoward.
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wildness
The quality of being wild or untamed
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resist (related)
A protective coating or covering.
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control (related)
Authority or ability to manage or direct:
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order (related)
The prescribed form or customary procedure, as in a meeting or court of law:
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peace (related)
Inner contentment; serenity:
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obstinance
The characteristic of being obstinate.
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self-will
Willfulness, especially in satisfying one's own desires or adhering to one's own opinions.
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unsuggestibility
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insolence (related)
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meanness (related)
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ingratitude (related)
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baseness (related)
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rashness (related)
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timidity (related)
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servility (related)
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egotism (related)
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obduracy (related)
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impetuosity (related)
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cowardice (related)
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importunity (related)
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Obstinacy Sentence Examples

  • The rejection of the Jews is their own fault, due to their obstinacy and legalism (ix.

  • Anne was a women of small ability, of dull mind, and of that kind of obstinacy which accompanies weakness of character.

  • Bogdanich is vindictive and you'll pay for your obstinacy, said Kirsten.

  • He particularly resented the obstinacy of the Barcelonese, who compelled the members of his household to pay municipal taxes.

  • He was Puritan to the core, with a tenacious memory, a strength of will bordering upon obstinacy, and a want of sympathy with human nature.

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