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STUBBORNNESS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word stubbornness. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word stubbornness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for STUBBORNNESS

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obstinacy
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• 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

perseverance
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

• the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

rigidity
nounn
noun

• the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending

• the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe

tenacity
nounn
noun

• persistent determination

obstinance
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

pigheadedness
nounn
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

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 STUBBORNNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stubbornness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
determination firmness intractability intractableness perseverance persistence resoluteness resolution resolve tenacity
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose

Alternatives for OBSTINACY

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