obstinance
The characteristic of being obstinateThe characteristic of being obstinate.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The characteristic of being obstinate.
More definitions
- the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
- resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Origin
From Middle English obstinance, obstinaunce, from Medieval Latin obstināntia, equivalent tFrom Middle English obstinance, obstinaunce, from Medieval Latin obstināntia, equivalent to obstinant + -ance.
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Forms
plural: obstinancesSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome:stubbornnessobstinacymulishness
- resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires:stubbornnessbullheadednessobstinacypigheadednessself-will
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedobstinate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable