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obstinacy Definition and Meaning in English (obstinacy definition)

noun
Synonyms:stubbornnessinflexibilityobduracy
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Obstinacy definition: The quality of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Definitions of Obstinacy

  1. 1noun

    The quality of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example Sentences

“His obstinacy prevented him from admitting his mistake.”

“Despite all warnings, her obstinacy led her to continue with the risky plan.”

Synonyms

stubbornnessinflexibilityobduracy

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adjectiveobstinate
adverbobstinately

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Obstinacy definition: The quality of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
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'Obstinacy' translates to 'obstinacy' in English. Obstinacy definition: The quality of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
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