Obstinacy

//ˈɑbstɪnəsi//

Word Type

Noun

The word "obstinacy" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

firmness firmness of purpose intractability intractableness resoluteness resolution resolve

Related Terms

determination mumpsimus obstinate perseverance persevere persistence resolution steadfastness sticktoitiveness

Related Terms

determination doggedness obstinate obstinately stubbornness

Synonym Network

conviction stubbornness

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