Hardheadedness and Pliantness

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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

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Pliantness is an antonym for hardheadedness.

Pliantness noun - Adaptability of mind or character.

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Hardheadedness is an antonym for pliantness.

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