Mulishness and Rigorousness

Mulishness

Mulishness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action.
Usage example: cursed their mulishness for failing to own up to what seemed like an obvious mistake to him

Rigorousness and mulishness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigorousness" instead a noun "Mulishness".

Rigorousness

Rigorousness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Mulishness and rigorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mulishness" instead a noun "Rigorousness".
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