Pertinaciousness and Pliantness

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

Usage example: thanks to his pertinaciousness, he eventually succeeded where all others had failed

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Pliantness is an antonym for pertinaciousness.

Pliantness noun - Adaptability of mind or character.

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Pertinaciousness is an antonym for pliantness.

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