Obdurateness
Obdurateness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: the man clung to his views on gun control with an obdurateness that was peculiarly impressive
Steadfastness and obdurateness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steadfastness" instead a noun "Obdurateness".
Steadfastness
Steadfastness noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.
Obdurateness and steadfastness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obdurateness" instead a noun "Steadfastness".
Nearby Words: steadfast, steadfastly
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Related pairs
- persistence and obdurateness
- persistence and steadfastness
- perseverance and obdurateness
- perseverance and steadfastness
- determination and obdurateness
- determination and steadfastness
- firmness and obdurateness
- firmness and steadfastness
- resolution and obdurateness
- resolution and steadfastness
- resolve and obdurateness
- resolve and steadfastness
- tenacity and obdurateness
- tenacity and steadfastness
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Steadfastness and Obdurateness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obdurateness/steadfastness
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