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
Rigorousness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigorousness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Rigorousness
Rigorousness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Usage example: the rigorousness of the training paid off when the dance students performed brilliantly at the recital
Obduracy and rigorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Rigorousness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- severity and obduracy
- severity and rigorousness
- determination and obduracy
- determination and rigorousness
- firmness and obduracy
- firmness and rigorousness
- harshness and obduracy
- harshness and rigorousness
- austerity and obduracy
- austerity and rigorousness
- hardness and obduracy
- hardness and rigorousness
- inflexibility and obduracy
- inflexibility and rigorousness
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