What is another word for obstinateness?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɒbstɪnˌe͡ɪtnəs], [ ˈɒbstɪnˌeɪtnəs], [ ˈɒ_b_s_t_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_t_n_ə_s]
Related words: stubbornness, obstinate, intransigence, persuasion, stubborn
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Synonyms for Obstinateness:
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n.
• bullheadedness- head strongness ,
- head strongnesses ,
- head-strongness ,
- head-strongnesses ,
- headstrongnesses ,
- re solve ,
- re solves ,
- re-solve ,
- re-solves ,
- self will ,
- self wills ,
- self-wills ,
- selfwill ,
- selfwills ,
- willfulnesses .
- dis orderliness ,
- dis orderlinesses ,
- dis-orderliness ,
- dis-orderlinesses ,
- rowdinesses ,
- un manageableness ,
- un manageablenesses ,
- un-manageableness ,
- un-manageablenesses ,
- unmanageablenesses ,
- wildnesses .
- enjoinders ,
- factiousnesses ,
- impugnments ,
- in docilities ,
- in docility ,
- in subordination ,
- in subordinations ,
- in-docilities ,
- in-docility ,
- in-subordination ,
- in-subordinations ,
- pro vocation ,
- pro vocations ,
- pro-vocations ,
- re volt ,
- re volts ,
- re-volt ,
- re-volts ,
- rebelliousnesses ,
- throwing gauntlet ,
- throwing of gauntlet ,
- throwing the gauntlet .
Other synonyms:
- Indocility ,
- bullheadedness ,
- doggedness ,
- fractiousness ,
- hardheadedness ,
- intractableness ,
- mulishness ,
- obstreperousness ,
- pertinaciousness ,
- pertinacity ,
- perverseness ,
- perversity ,
- pigheadedness ,
- refractoriness ,
- tenaciousness ,
- uncontrollability ,
- uncontrollableness ,
- ungovernableness ,
- unmanageability ,
- unruliness ,
- willfulness .
Other relevant words:
- Contumaciousness ,
- Headstrongness ,
- assiduity ,
- bigotry ,
- bloody-mindedness ,
- cantankerousness ,
- contrariness ,
- control ,
- contumacy ,
- decision ,
- decisiveness ,
- determination ,
- devotion ,
- diligence ,
- dogmatism ,
- endurance ,
- fanaticism ,
- firmness ,
- fixedness ,
- frowardness ,
- grit ,
- guts ,
- indefatigability ,
- indefatigableness ,
- inflexibility ,
- intolerance ,
- intransigence ,
- obduracy ,
- obdurateness ,
- opinionatedness ,
- order ,
- patience ,
- peace ,
- perseverance ,
- persistence ,
- persistency ,
- pluck ,
- purposefulness ,
- rebelliousness ,
- resist ,
- resolution ,
- resolve ,
- sedulousness ,
- self-opinionatedness ,
- self-will ,
- stamina ,
- staying power ,
- steadfastness ,
- stick-to-it-iveness ,
- stolidity ,
- stubbornness ,
- tirelessness ,
- uncooperativeness ,
- wilfulness .
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How to use "Obstinateness" in context?
1. Obstinacy can be defined as the unwillingness to change one's course of action, even when it is clear that it is not working. Unfortunately, obstinacy can often lead to frustration, anger, and even violence.
2. Obstinacy can be frustrating because it can be difficult to work with someone who is not willing to change their mind. It can also be difficult to deal with someone who is not willing to cooperate.
3. Obstinacy can be dangerous because it can lead to disagreements that may turn violent.
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