Obduracy and Pluck

Obduracy

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

Pluck and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pluck" instead a noun "Obduracy".

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately

Pluck

Pluck noun - The act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force.

Obduracy and pluck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Pluck".

Nearby Words: plucky, plucked, plucking
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Pluck and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/pluck
Obduracy & Pluck. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/pluck>.
Pluck or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/pluck.
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