Bloody-mindedness
Obduracy and bloody-mindedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun phrase "Bloody-mindedness".
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
Bloody-mindedness and obduracy are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Bloody-mindedness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- determination and bloody-mindedness
- determination and obduracy
- stubbornness and bloody-mindedness
- stubbornness and obduracy
- obstinacy and bloody-mindedness
- obstinacy and obduracy
- pertinacity and bloody-mindedness
- pertinacity and obduracy
- cruelty and bloody-mindedness
- cruelty and obduracy
- awkwardness and bloody-mindedness
- awkwardness and obduracy
- bullheadedness and bloody-mindedness
- bullheadedness and obduracy
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