obdurateness

The word “obdurateness” has 4 syllables: ob-du-rate-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈɒbdjʊrətnəs/


What is synonym and antonym for obdurateness?

In the thesaurus, “obdurateness” has 20 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obdurateness along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obdurateness

  • bullheadedness
  • determination
  • doggedness
  • hardheadedness
  • intransigence
  • mulishness
  • obduracy
  • obstinacy
  • obstinateness
  • opinionatedness
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • pertinaciousness
  • pertinacity
  • pigheadedness
  • resolve
  • self-opinionatedness
  • self-will
  • stubbornness
  • willfulness

Antonyms for obdurateness

  • acceptance
  • acquiescence
  • compliance
  • flexibility
  • pliability
  • reasonability
  • reasonableness
  • receptiveness
  • receptivity
  • subordination

Example Sentences

  • The negotiator was taken aback by the surprising obdurateness of the opposing party.
  • Despite numerous attempts at reconciliation, the obdurateness of their differences prevented any resolution.
  • The supervisor's unwillingness to consider alternative solutions reflected the obdurateness of his leadership style.
  • The courtroom atmosphere was tense, accentuated by the defendant's unyielding obdurateness during cross-examination.
  • The project's progress was hindered by the team's collective obdurateness in adapting to new methodologies.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obdurateness, such as: acceptance, acquiescence, bullheadedness, compliance, determination, doggedness, flexibility.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

obduracy

  • bullheadedness
  • determination
  • doggedness
  • hardheadedness
  • intransigence
  • obdurateness
  • obstinacy
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • pertinacity
  • pigheadedness
  • resolve
  • self-will
  • stubbornness
  • willfulness

obstinateness

  • bullheadedness
  • determination
  • doggedness
  • intransigence
  • mulishness
  • obduracy
  • obdurateness
  • obstinacy
  • opinionatedness
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • pertinaciousness
  • pertinacity
  • pigheadedness
  • resolve
  • self-will
  • stubbornness
  • willfulness

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