obstinacy
13 synonyms and 1 antonym for obstinacy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Stubborn refusal to change one's mind or course of action.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use obstinacy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer obstinacy
stubborn obstinacy
Etymology
From "obstinate" plus the noun-forming suffix "-cy".
Full origin of obstinacy →Frequently asked questions
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.
