Obduracy and Subserviency

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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

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Subserviency is an antonym for obduracy.

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately

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Obduracy is an antonym for subserviency.

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Subserviency and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/subserviency

Obduracy & Subserviency. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/subserviency>.

Subserviency or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/subserviency.

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