Obstinateness
Obstinateness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: regardless of the issue, she holds onto her position with an obstinateness that would exhaust the patience of a saint
Persistence and obstinateness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistence" instead a noun "Obstinateness".
Persistence
Persistence noun - Uninterrupted or lasting existence.
Obstinateness and persistence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstinateness" instead a noun "Persistence".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- purpose and obstinateness
- purpose and persistence
- perseverance and obstinateness
- perseverance and persistence
- determination and obstinateness
- determination and persistence
- guts and obstinateness
- guts and persistence
- boldness and obstinateness
- boldness and persistence
- resolve and obstinateness
- resolve and persistence
- tenacity and obstinateness
- tenacity and persistence
Cite this Source
Persistence and Obstinateness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinateness/persistence
Obstinateness & Persistence. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinateness/persistence>.
Persistence or Obstinateness. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstinateness/persistence.
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