Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Purposefulness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purposefulness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Purposefulness
Purposefulness noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Usage example: approached the challenge with grim purposefulness
Obduracy and purposefulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Purposefulness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- persistence and obduracy
- persistence and purposefulness
- perseverance and obduracy
- perseverance and purposefulness
- determination and obduracy
- determination and purposefulness
- firmness and obduracy
- firmness and purposefulness
- resolution and obduracy
- resolution and purposefulness
- decision and obduracy
- decision and purposefulness
- resolve and obduracy
- resolve and purposefulness
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Purposefulness and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/purposefulness
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