Hardheadedness and Pliability
Opposite meaning words
Hardheadedness
Hardheadedness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: her unrelenting hardheadedness didn't win many friends, but it helped her to get her way most of the time
Pliability is an antonym for hardheadedness.
Pliability
Pliability noun - Adaptability of mind or character.
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Synonyms for Pliability
Hardheadedness is an antonym for pliability.
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