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OBSTINANCE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word obstinance. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word obstinance. (close relations)
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stubbornness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

pigheadedness
nounn
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

doggedness
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

inflexibility
nounn
noun

• a lack of physical flexibility

• the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe

obstinacy
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

bullheadedness
nounn
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

mulishness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

self-will
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

Best Hypernyms For OBSTINANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obstinance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
firmness intractability intractableness resoluteness resolution resolve
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose

Alternatives for STUBBORNNESS

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