stubbornness
noun/ˈstʌbərnnəs/
Frequency rank: #15,350 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite pressure or persuasion.
Example sentence
His stubbornness made it impossible to change his mind, even when everyone around him disagreed.
Synonyms & related words
- obstinacy
- persistence
- determination
- inflexibility
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