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Obstinance

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The characteristic of being obstinate..

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Synonyms for obstinance

obstinacyobstinatenessstubbornnessmulishnesspigheadednessself-willbullheadedness

Antonyms for obstinance

Related Words

obstinacystubbornnessmulishnessbullheadednessself-willpigheadednessobstinatenessobstinancyobduratenessobduracyobstinationobstreperousnessobdurancestubbornobstreperosityinflexiblenessobstructivenesspersistencepersistencyobnoxiousness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does obstinance mean?

Obstinance means The characteristic of being obstinate..

What is a synonym for obstinance?

Common synonyms include obstinacy, obstinateness, stubbornness, mulishness.

What is the opposite of obstinance?

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How do you use obstinance in a sentence?

Use obstinance where its definition matches the intended context.

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