Obduracy and Pliability

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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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Pliability is an antonym for obduracy.

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately

Pliability noun - Adaptability of mind or character.

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Obduracy is an antonym for pliability.

Nearby Words: pliable, pliancy, pliably

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Pliability and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/pliability

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