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stubbornness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will |
| Type of | firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve |
| Has types | intransigence, intransigency, impenitence, impenitency |
| Derivation | stubborn |
stubbornness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mulishness, obstinacy, obstinance |
| Type of | intractableness, intractability |
| Derivation | stubborn |
Examples of stubbornness
stubbornness
Luck and stubbornness brought Mr. Brownlow, an Englishman, to where he is today.
From the online.wsj.com
She seemed pretty healthy, or maybe the stubbornness was just taking over again.
From the sfgate.com
It's unclear whether politics, or stubbornness, or sheer pride are at play here.
From the chron.com
For Martz, it stems from his perceived stubbornness and aversion to the handoff.
From the denverpost.com
I fear the government is continuing with this process out of sheer stubbornness.
From the guardian.co.uk
For example, that stubbornness contributed to the financial crisis of 2007-2008.
From the business.time.com
This is not a time for Sepp Blatter's trademark stubbornness and intransigence.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers ultimately fell on his sword of stubbornness.
From the couriermail.com.au
It has nothing to do with values, honesty and hard work but sheer stubbornness.
From the ocregister.com
- The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
- Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
- The state of being stubborn
- One of the seven chief features, or stumbling blocks. Its positive pole is determination; its negative pole is obstinacy. It is a fear of change.
- When selected, there is a chance to decrease defense.
