Obstinacy and Subserviency

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Obstinacy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: the mindless obstinacy of those people who continue to insist that the earth is flat

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Subserviency is an antonym for obstinacy.

Nearby Words: obstinate, obstinately

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Obstinacy is an antonym for subserviency.

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