Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Preservation and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preservation" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Preservation
Preservation noun - The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition.
Obduracy and preservation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Preservation".
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Preservation and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/preservation
Obduracy & Preservation. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/preservation>.
Preservation or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/preservation.
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