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View usage for: obstinacy in British English (ˈɒbstɪnəsɪ) or obstinateness (ˈɒbstɪnətnəs) nounWord forms: plural -cies1. the state or quality of being obstinate 2. an obstinate act, attitude, etc Also (rare): pervicacity, pervicacy obstinacy in American English (ˈɑbstənəsi) noun1. the state or quality of being obstinate ; specif.,b. resistance to treatment; persistence, as of a disease 2. Word forms: plural ˈobstinacies an obstinate act, attitude, etc. Word origin ME obstinacie < ML obstinatia, for L obstinatioExamples of 'obstinacy' in a sentenceobstinacy QuotationsObstinacy in a bad cause, is but constancy in a goodThomas BrowneReligio Medici Synonyms of 'obstinacy'stubbornness, persistence, tenacity, perseverance More Synonyms of obstinacy the obstinacy typical of his thoroughly awkward nature Synonyms stubbornness intransigence single-mindedness obduracy relentlessness wilfulness resoluteness pig-headedness pertinacity tenaciousness mulishness Opposites flexibility , compliance , meekness , submissiveness , docility , cooperativeness , tractability QuotationObstinacy in a bad cause, is but constancy in a good [Thomas Browne – Religio Medici]Additional synonymsthe result of doggedness rather than talent Synonyms determination, resolution, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, endurance, stubbornness, single-mindedness, obstinacy, steadiness, steadfastness, relentlessness, pertinacity, tenaciousness, bulldog tenacity There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose. Synonyms resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility, steadfastness, obduracy, strictness, strength of will, fixity, fixedness, staunchness She was irritated by the inflexibility of her colleagues. Synonyms obstinacy, persistence, intransigence, obduracy, fixity, steeliness - obsolescent
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Additional synonymsDefinition continued steady belief or efforts Perseverance will pay off in the end. Synonyms persistence, resolution, determination, dedication, stamina, endurance, tenacity, diligence, constancy, steadfastness, doggedness, purposefulness, pertinacity, indefatigability, sedulity Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence. Synonyms determination, resolution, pluck, stamina, grit, endurance, tenacity, diligence, perseverance, constancy, steadfastness, doggedness, pertinacity, indefatigability, tirelessness Definition firmness or determination He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness. Synonyms determination, energy, purpose, resolve, courage, dedication, fortitude, sincerity, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, boldness, firmness, staying power, stubbornness, constancy, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, resoluteness, staunchness Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success. Synonyms perseverance, resolution, determination, application, resolve, persistence, diligence, intransigence, firmness, stubbornness, inflexibility, obstinacy, steadfastness, obduracy, doggedness, strength of will, strength of purpose, resoluteness, pertinacity, staunchness |