Obduracy
Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Wilfulness and obduracy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wilfulness" instead a noun "Obduracy".
Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately
Wilfulness
Wilfulness noun - The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.
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Synonyms for Wilfulness
Obduracy and wilfulness are semantically related. You can use "Obduracy" instead a noun "Wilfulness".
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Related pairs
- persistence and obduracy
- persistence and wilfulness
- perseverance and obduracy
- perseverance and wilfulness
- resolution and obduracy
- resolution and wilfulness
- tenacity and obduracy
- tenacity and wilfulness
- inflexibility and obduracy
- inflexibility and wilfulness
- stubbornness and obduracy
- stubbornness and wilfulness
- obstinacy and obduracy
- obstinacy and wilfulness
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