Synonyms of stubbornness
13 similar words
Another word for stubbornness is tenacity. Other synonyms of stubbornness are intransigence, obstinacy, doggedness, pertinacity and self-will.
Synonyms and similar words for stubbornness
nounThe state of being stubborn.
- obstinacyThe state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
- doggednessThe state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.
- conviction
- insistence
- pertinacityThe state or characteristic of being pertinacious.
- self-willThe quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
- recalcitranceThe state of being recalcitrant.
- resolve
- temerity
- tenacityThe quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.
- vehemence
- intransigenceUnwillingness to change one's views or to agree.
- pigheadednessThe condition of being pigheaded.
Meaning of stubbornness
- noun The state of being stubborn.
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Questions about synonyms of stubbornness
- What is another word for stubbornness?
- Stubbornness has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tenacity, intransigence, obstinacy, doggedness, pertinacity, self-will and recalcitrance.
- What does stubbornness mean?
- Stubbornness means the state of being stubborn.
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