noun
obstinacy
OBS-tih-nuh-see
Obstinacy (noun) means Stubborn refusal to change one's mind or course of action. Example: “His obstinacy cost him the deal — he wouldn't budge on a single point.”
noun
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Stubborn refusal to change one's mind or course of action.
"His obstinacy cost him the deal — he wouldn't budge on a single point."
How to use obstinacy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStubbornness — refusing to change your mind.
Common pairings
sheer obstinacy
stubborn obstinacy
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Word forms
- Plural
- obstinacies
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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.
