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
Steadfastness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steadfastness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Steadfastness
Steadfastness noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.
Obduracy and steadfastness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Steadfastness".
Nearby Words: steadfast, steadfastly
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Related pairs
- constancy and obduracy
- constancy and steadfastness
- persistence and obduracy
- persistence and steadfastness
- perseverance and obduracy
- perseverance and steadfastness
- determination and obduracy
- determination and steadfastness
- firmness and obduracy
- firmness and steadfastness
- resolution and obduracy
- resolution and steadfastness
- resolve and obduracy
- resolve and steadfastness
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Steadfastness and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/steadfastness
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Steadfastness or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/steadfastness.
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