😤Obstinacy

noun
/ˈɑb.stɪ.nə.si/

Meaning

stubbornness; refusal to change one's opinion or course of action
Stubborn refusal to change one’s opinion or course of action.
Stubborn refusal 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 accepting help.

Her obstinacy made it impossible to reach an agreement.

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

Synonyms

stubbornness, persistence, determination, tenacity, inflexibility, rigidity
Entry 1
stubbornness, persistence, determination, tenacity
Entry 2
stubbornness, inflexibility, rigidity, persistence, determination
Entry 3
stubbornness, inflexibility, tenacity

Antonyms

flexibility, adaptability, compliance, cooperation, obedience, open-mindedness
Entry 1
flexibility, adaptability, compliance, cooperation
Entry 2
flexibility, compliance, obedience
Entry 3
flexibility, open-mindedness, compliance

Collocations

show obstinacy, overcome obstinacy, stubborn obstinacy, sheer obstinacy, display of obstinacy, known for obstinacy
Entry 1
show obstinacy, overcome obstinacy, stubborn obstinacy
Entry 2
sheer obstinacy, display of obstinacy, overcome obstinacy, known for obstinacy

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