What does obstinacy mean?
Obstinacy means The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness..
Obstinacy
/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ · noun
Meaning
The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness..
Definitions by Sense
- The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
- (countable, collective) A group of bison; the collective noun for bison.
Example Sentences
He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity.
1877, Leo Tolstoy (author), David Magarshack (translator), Anna Karenina, part 6, ch 12, His hand closed, he drew back, and his face assumed a still more stubborn expression. "For you it's a matter of obstinacy," she said, looking intently at him and suddenly finding the right word for the expression of his face which exasperated her so much.
"I don't know where," replied the girl. "Then I do," said Sikes, more in the spirit of obstinacy than because he had any real objection.
Synonyms for obstinacy
Antonyms for obstinacy
Related Words
Word Forms
- obstinacies
- obstinance
- obstinancy
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obstinacy?
Common synonyms include conviction, insistence, recalcitrance, stubbornness.
What is the opposite of obstinacy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use obstinacy in a sentence?
He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity.
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