obstinacy

The word “obstinacy” has 4 syllables: ob-sti-na-cy.

It's pronounced as /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/.


What is synonym and antonym for obstinacy?

In the thesaurus, “obstinacy” has 13 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for obstinacy

  • bullheadedness
  • determination
  • doggedness
  • intransigence
  • obduracy
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • pertinacity
  • pigheadedness
  • resolve
  • self-will
  • stubbornness
  • willfulness

Antonyms for obstinacy

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

Meanings of obstinacy

  • noun
    1. The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

Example Sentences

  • Despite her friends' advice, Sarah's obstinacy led her to pursue a risky business venture.
  • The child's obstinacy in refusing to eat his vegetables tested his parents' patience.
  • His obstinacy in sticking to outdated methods hindered the progress of the project.
  • The negotiations stalled due to the obstinacy of both parties refusing to compromise.
  • Overcoming his own obstinacy, he finally admitted his mistake and apologized.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obstinacy, 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

obdurateness

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