Pertinacity
Pertinacity noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Wilfulness and pertinacity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wilfulness" instead a noun "Pertinacity".
Nearby Word: pertinacious
Wilfulness
Wilfulness noun - The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.
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Synonyms for Wilfulness
Pertinacity and wilfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pertinacity" instead a noun "Wilfulness".
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Related pairs
- persistence and pertinacity
- persistence and wilfulness
- perseverance and pertinacity
- perseverance and wilfulness
- firmness and pertinacity
- firmness and wilfulness
- resolution and pertinacity
- resolution and wilfulness
- tenacity and pertinacity
- tenacity and wilfulness
- inflexibility and pertinacity
- inflexibility and wilfulness
- stubbornness and pertinacity
- stubbornness and wilfulness
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