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obstinacy

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Noun — Stubborn refusal to change one's mind or course of action.

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Etymology

From "obstinate" plus the noun-forming suffix "-cy".

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What does “obstinacy” mean?

The word “obstinacy” means stubborn refusal to change one's mind or course of action. In plain terms, stubbornness — refusing to change your mind.

How do you pronounce “obstinacy”?

“Obstinacy” is pronounced OBS-tih-nuh-see (/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “obstinacy” in a sentence?

Here is “obstinacy” used in a sentence: “His obstinacy cost him the deal — he wouldn't budge on a single point.”

What is another word for “obstinacy”?

Words with a similar meaning to “obstinacy” include conviction, insistence, recalcitrance, stubbornness, tenacity and doggedness.

What part of speech is “obstinacy”?

“Obstinacy” is a noun.

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