Obdurately and Stiffly

Obdurately

Obdurately adverb - In a stubborn unregenerate manner.

Stiffly and obdurately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stiffly" instead an adverb "Obdurately".

Nearby Words: obdurate, obduracy

Stiffly

Stiffly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public

Obdurately and stiffly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obdurately" instead an adverb "Stiffly".

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffen, stiffness
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