Obduracy and Obedience

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Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: the administrator was known for her unyielding obduracy even in the face of proof that she was wrong

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Obedience is an antonym for obduracy.

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately

Obedience noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.

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Obduracy is an antonym for obedience.

Nearby Words: obedient, obediently

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