Obduracy
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
Pertinaciousness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pertinaciousness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Pertinaciousness
Pertinaciousness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: thanks to his pertinaciousness, he eventually succeeded where all others had failed
Obduracy and pertinaciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Pertinaciousness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- persistence and obduracy
- persistence and pertinaciousness
- perseverance and obduracy
- perseverance and pertinaciousness
- determination and obduracy
- determination and pertinaciousness
- tenacity and obduracy
- tenacity and pertinaciousness
- inflexibility and obduracy
- inflexibility and pertinaciousness
- stubbornness and obduracy
- stubbornness and pertinaciousness
- rigidity and obduracy
- rigidity and pertinaciousness
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Pertinaciousness and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/pertinaciousness
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