Obstinacy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Obstinance
• Bullheadedness
• Stubbornness
• Pigheadedness
• Self-will

Hypernyms

• Resoluteness
• Firmness
• Resolve
• Resolution

Hyponyms

• Impenitency
• Intransigency
• Impenitence
• Intransigence

Meaning ²

The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Mulishness
• Obstinance
• Stubbornness

Hypernyms

• Intractability