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Stubbornness

/ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being stubborn..

Example Sentences

[H]appy is your Grace / That can tranſlate the ſtubbornneſſe of fortune / Into ſo quiet and ſo ſweet a ſtile.
Brant Rios and Eos Parish have been dating five years and experienced their state’s stubbornness firsthand Friday when they were the first couple to arrive at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse to be wed – and were the first to be turned away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does stubbornness mean?

Stubbornness means The state of being stubborn..

What is a synonym for stubbornness?

Common synonyms include obstinacy, doggedness, conviction, insistence.

What is the opposite of stubbornness?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use stubbornness in a sentence?

[H]appy is your Grace / That can tranſlate the ſtubbornneſſe of fortune / Into ſo quiet and ſo ſweet a ſtile.

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