Pigheadedness and Rigorousness

Pigheadedness

Pigheadedness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: thanks to your pigheadedness we missed our only chance to buy the house at a reasonable price

Rigorousness and pigheadedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigorousness" instead a noun "Pigheadedness".

Rigorousness

Rigorousness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Pigheadedness and rigorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pigheadedness" instead a noun "Rigorousness".
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