Contrariness
Contrariness noun - Refusal to obey.
Opinionatedness and contrariness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opinionatedness" instead a noun "Contrariness".
Nearby Word: contrary
Opinionatedness
Opinionatedness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: guests on that political talk show seem to be far more prized for their uninhibited opinionatedness than for any trace of reasonableness
Contrariness and opinionatedness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrariness" instead a noun "Opinionatedness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- defiance and contrariness
- defiance and opinionatedness
- disobedience and contrariness
- disobedience and opinionatedness
- tenacity and contrariness
- tenacity and opinionatedness
- stubbornness and contrariness
- stubbornness and opinionatedness
- obstinacy and contrariness
- obstinacy and opinionatedness
- pertinacity and contrariness
- pertinacity and opinionatedness
- obduracy and contrariness
- obduracy and opinionatedness
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