obstinacy
3
7.6
- noun
- /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/
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obstinación
- His obstinacy in refusing to apologize for his mistakes angered many of his friends.
But in forgiveness we saw how this obstinacy surrenders and renounces itself.
- But in forgiveness we saw how this obstinacy surrenders and renounces itself.
- But finally, just for a moment, the last vestige of my proud obstinacy was crushed.
- So, you know, is this a certain kind of stubbornness or obstinacy?
- That's another possible way of doing obstinacy, right?
Examples
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Give up your obstinacy.
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There are no prizes for obstinacy.
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And so perhaps looking back, the most significant incident in my life was just my obstinacy to remain here rather than to go back.
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I cannot believe your obstinacy!
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Such obstinacy can have only grave consequences.
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Her response is typical of her famous obstinacy: "Bueno," she says, "I will die in my own bed."
Fiction book (1992) -
With typical Texan obstinacy, nearly half the population had refused evacuation this time.
Fiction book (1990) -
There's a point beyond which obstinacy becomes stupidity.
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Let him abide by the consequences of his own folly and obstinacy.
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A final factor was Castelfuerte's own character, a striking blend of arrogance, austerity, energy, and obstinacy.
Academic text (2001)
Synonyms
52
4.1
Continuing to try despite problems or opposition
21
3.6
Refusing to change your mind or actions even when there are good reasons
10
8.7
Refusal to change your mind or to agree with others
2
6.8
A strong wish to do things your own way and ignore rules
2
8.8
Refusal to obey rules or cooperate with people in charge
1
7.9
Refusing to change your mind even when you are wrong
1
7.9
Being stubborn and refusing to change your mind
1
6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
1
9.9
Refusing to change your mind or plans even after seeing good reasons
1
8.3
Refusing to change ideas or plans even when it is not reasonable
1
9.9
A stubborn attitude of refusing to do what others want
A strong refusal to change one's mind
The quality of being stubborn and not caring about others
Refusing to change your views to reach an agreement
Being very determined and not giving up
A stubborn, often unreasonable refusal to change your mind
A refusal to change an opinion or action despite pressure
A strong wish to do things your own way even when others tell you not to
Refusing to follow rules or orders
Antonyms
How Stubborn
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Obstinacy comes from the Latin parts ob- ('against') and stare ('to stand'), so it pictures someone 'standing against' change. Think of it like refusing to move from a place or an idea, the same root as English stand, and that is why obstinacy means being stubborn and not changing your mind.