noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being obstinate. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires wordnet
3. 3
   the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

obstinacystubbornnessstubbornnessbullheadednessmulishnessobstinacy

Etymology

From Middle English obstinance, obstinaunce, from Medieval Latin obstināntia, equivalent to obstinant + -ance.

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