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Obdurance

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

hardness; stubbornness.

Example Sentences

Charles had little consideration for his young wife's misery, and the queen's advisers went on encouraging their mistress's obdurance.

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What does obdurance mean?

Obdurance means hardness; stubbornness.

What is a synonym for obdurance?

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What is the opposite of obdurance?

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How do you use obdurance in a sentence?

Charles had little consideration for his young wife's misery, and the queen's advisers went on encouraging their mistress's obdurance.

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