Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Temperance and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temperance" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Temperance
Temperance noun - An avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits.
Obduracy and temperance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Temperance".
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Temperance and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/temperance
Obduracy & Temperance. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/temperance>.
Temperance or Obduracy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/temperance.
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