Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Peevishness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peevishness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Peevishness
Peevishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Obduracy and peevishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Peevishness".
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Peevishness and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/peevishness
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Peevishness or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/peevishness.
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