obstinance
5 synonyms for obstinance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of refusing to change your mind or give in.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English obstinance, obstinaunce, which derived from Medieval Latin obstināntia, equivalent to obstinant + -ance.
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