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
Strictness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strictness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Strictness
Strictness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Usage example: his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life
Obduracy and strictness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Strictness".
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Related pairs
- severity and obduracy
- severity and strictness
- determination and obduracy
- determination and strictness
- accuracy and obduracy
- accuracy and strictness
- firmness and obduracy
- firmness and strictness
- harshness and obduracy
- harshness and strictness
- resolve and obduracy
- resolve and strictness
- austerity and obduracy
- austerity and strictness
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