Meaning & use
Obstinacy
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Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, course of action, or attitude despite good reasons to do so.
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His obstinacy nearly cost the team the negotiation, as he refused to compromise on any point.
The child's obstinacy about bedtime tested her parents' patience every night.
A note on using this word
Unlike "determination," which is usually positive, "obstinacy" carries a negative connotation of unreasonable resistance.
Words with a similar meaning
stubbornnessintransigencewillfulness
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