Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Rigour and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigour" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
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Rigour and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/rigour
Obduracy & Rigour. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/rigour>.
Rigour or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/rigour.
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