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
Self-will and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-will" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Self-will
Self-will noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: a schoolboy with a streak of self-will and rebellion
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- determination and obduracy
- determination and self-will
- resolve and obduracy
- resolve and self-will
- tenacity and obduracy
- tenacity and self-will
- inflexibility and obduracy
- inflexibility and self-will
- stubbornness and obduracy
- stubbornness and self-will
- rigidity and obduracy
- rigidity and self-will
- obstinacy and obduracy
- obstinacy and self-will
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