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obstinacy

nounHigh-frequency wordMore O words

stubborn refusal to change one's course or opinion

In a sentence

Obstinacy in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing obstinacy in a sentence.

Her obstinacy served her well in the lab, where every promising idea had first been called impossible.

Synonyms
stubbornnessintransigenceobduracy
Antonyms
flexibilitycompliancedocility
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Common questions

Questions about “obstinacy”

Obstinacy (noun) means stubborn refusal to change one's course or opinion
Here is obstinacy used in an example sentence: "Her obstinacy served her well in the lab, where every promising idea had first been called impossible."
Common synonyms for obstinacy include stubbornness, intransigence, obduracy.
Antonyms of obstinacy include flexibility, compliance, docility.
Yes. Obstinacy is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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