Pertinaciousness and Willingness

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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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Willingness is an antonym for pertinaciousness.

Willingness noun - Cheerful readiness to do something.

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Pertinaciousness is an antonym for willingness.

Nearby Words: willing, willingly

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