noun
stubbornness
STUH-buh-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being unwilling to change one’s mind or give in.
"Her stubbornness made negotiations difficult."
How to Use Stubbornness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe trait of being obstinate or set in one’s ways.
Common pairings
sheer stubbornness
out of stubbornness
Word Forms
stubbornnesses plural
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Etymology
From stubborn + the noun-forming suffix -ness.