English Explanatory Dictionary

obstinacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
  2. A group of bison; the collective noun for bison.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ en-us-obstinacy.ogg

Word forms

obstinacy obstinacies obstinance obstinancy

Etymology

From obstinate + -cy.

Synonyms

conviction insistence recalcitrance stubbornness tenacity obstinacy doggedness pertinacity self-will resolve temerity vehemence intransigence pigheadedness

Related words

determination perseverance persistence resolution steadfastness sticktoitiveness mumpsimus obstinate persevere
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