Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Ruthlessness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruthlessness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Ruthlessness
Ruthlessness noun - Feelings of extreme heartlessness.
Obduracy and ruthlessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Ruthlessness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- severity and obduracy
- severity and ruthlessness
- harshness and obduracy
- harshness and ruthlessness
- acerbity and obduracy
- acerbity and ruthlessness
- cruelty and obduracy
- cruelty and ruthlessness
- heartlessness and obduracy
- heartlessness and ruthlessness
- hardheartedness and obduracy
- hardheartedness and ruthlessness
- callousness and obduracy
- callousness and ruthlessness
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Ruthlessness and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/ruthlessness
Obduracy & Ruthlessness. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/ruthlessness>.
Ruthlessness or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/ruthlessness.
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