Compliance and Obduracy

Compliance

Compliance noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.

Obduracy is an antonym for compliance.

Nearby Words: compliant, complied, compliancy

Obduracy

Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: the administrator was known for her unyielding obduracy even in the face of proof that she was wrong

Compliance is an antonym for obduracy.

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
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