Inflexibility
Inflexibility noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Obstinateness and inflexibility are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstinateness" instead a noun "Inflexibility".
Obstinateness
Obstinateness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: regardless of the issue, she holds onto her position with an obstinateness that would exhaust the patience of a saint
Inflexibility and obstinateness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflexibility" instead a noun "Obstinateness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- persistence and inflexibility
- persistence and obstinateness
- perseverance and inflexibility
- perseverance and obstinateness
- determination and inflexibility
- determination and obstinateness
- resolve and inflexibility
- resolve and obstinateness
- tenacity and inflexibility
- tenacity and obstinateness
- stubbornness and inflexibility
- stubbornness and obstinateness
- obstinacy and inflexibility
- obstinacy and obstinateness
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