Synonyms of obstinacy
13 similar words
Another word for obstinacy is stubbornness. Other synonyms of obstinacy are self-will and intransigence.
Synonyms and similar words for obstinacy
nounMore synonyms
- conviction
- insistence
- recalcitranceThe state of being recalcitrant.
- stubbornnessThe state of being stubborn.
- tenacity
- doggedness
- pertinacityThe state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
- self-willThe quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
- resolve
- temerity
- vehemence
- intransigenceUnwillingness to change one's views or to agree.
- pigheadednessThe condition of being pigheaded.
Meaning of obstinacy
- noun The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
- noun A group or herd of bison or buffalo.
obstinacy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of obstinacy
- What is another word for obstinacy?
- Obstinacy has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stubbornness, self-will and intransigence.
- What does obstinacy mean?
- Obstinacy means the state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
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