obduracy

noun ob·du·ra·cy \ˈäb-də-rə-sē, -dyə-; äb-ˈdu̇r-ə-, əb-, -ˈdyu̇r-\

plural ob·du·ra·cies

Definition of OBDURACY

: the quality or state of being obdurate

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Synonyms: bullheadedness, doggedness, hardheadedness, intransigence, mulishness, obstinacy, obdurateness, obstinateness, opinionatedness, pertinaciousness, pertinacity, pigheadedness, self-opinionatedness, self-will, stubbornness, willfulness

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