obduracy
noun
, -dyə-; äb-ˈdu̇r-ə-, əb-, -ˈdyu̇r-\
Definition of obduracy
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Synonyms for obduracy
Synonyms
bullheadedness, doggedness, hardheadedness, intransigence, mulishness, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, opinionatedness, pertinaciousness, pertinacity, pigheadedness, self-opinionatedness, self-will, stubbornness, willfulness
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But political talks to end the crisis were scuttled by the military’s obduracy. — Declan Walsh, New York Times, "Sudan’s Military Abandons Talks and Opens Fire on Democracy Protesters," 3 June 2019 In turn, this is why Mr Bolton’s ideological obduracy looks less risky than welcome. — The Economist, "John Bolton, the world’s hope," 31 May 2018 Some, including John Redwood, a former cabinet minister, have argued that a show of obduracy in negotiations invariably prompts Brussels to give way. — Stephen Castle, New York Times, "In Brexit Give-and-Take, Britain Gives and the E.U. Takes," 21 Mar. 2018 His Middle East peace bid never did stand much chance in the face of Israeli and Palestinian obduracy. — The Economist, "LexingtonJared Kushner appears to be in trouble," 8 Mar. 2018 That is the one ingredient that Q.S.I.’s bottomless wealth cannot buy, of course: that obduracy, that strength in adversity. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "Steely and Stylish, P.S.G. Opens Champions League With a Rout," 12 Sep. 2017 His obduracy seemed to leave no room for dishonesty. — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, "Ueli Steck and a Fateful Return to Everest," 30 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'obduracy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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