Obstinacy
Obstinacy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Passion and obstinacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passion" instead a noun "Obstinacy".
Nearby Words: obstinate, obstinately
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Passion and Obstinacy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinacy/passion
Obstinacy & Passion. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinacy/passion>.
Passion or Obstinacy. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinacy/passion.
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