Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Perseverance and obduracy are semantically related in stubbornness topic. In some cases you can use "Perseverance" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Perseverance
Perseverance noun - The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior.
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Synonyms for Perseverance
Obduracy and perseverance are semantically related in stubbornness topic. You can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Perseverance".
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Related pairs
- constancy and obduracy
- constancy and perseverance
- persistence and obduracy
- persistence and perseverance
- determination and obduracy
- determination and perseverance
- firmness and obduracy
- firmness and perseverance
- resolution and obduracy
- resolution and perseverance
- resolve and obduracy
- resolve and perseverance
- grit and obduracy
- grit and perseverance
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Perseverance and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 12, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/perseverance
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Perseverance or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 12, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/perseverance.
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