Pertinacity and Pliability
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Pertinacity
Pertinacity noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: without the pertinacity of the suffragists, voting rights for women would never have become a reality
Pliability is an antonym for pertinacity.
Nearby Word: pertinacious
Pliability
Pliability noun - Adaptability of mind or character.
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Synonyms for Pliability
Pertinacity is an antonym for pliability.
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