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Meaning of stubbornness
The quality of being unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action.
Etymology of stubbornness
The word "stubbornness" originates from the Old English words "stubb" meaning "stump" or "tree stump" and "born" or "bearn" meaning "born" or "produced", with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun indicating a quality or state
Historically, the term "stubborn" was used to describe an unyielding or uncooperative person, and "stubbornness" is the quality or state of being such a person
Synonyms
obstinacy
obstinateness
recalcitrance
intransigence
mulishness
pigheadedness
contrariness
uncooperativeness
refractoriness
inflexibility
rigidity
intractability
unmanageability
headstrongness
willfulness
contumacy
disobedience
noncompliance
resistance
defiance
nonconformity
dissent
recalcitration
unyieldingness
implacability
intractableness
incorrigibility
obduracy
Definitions
- The quality of being stubbornly uncooperative or unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action
- * A refusal to comply with or conform to a rule, regulation, or authority
Usage Examples
- Her stubbornness in the face of criticism made it difficult for her to accept feedback and improve her work
- * The team's stubbornness and refusal to give up ultimately led to their victory in the championship game
- * His stubbornness and unyielding attitude made it challenging for him to form and maintain relationships
Antonyms
compliance
cooperativeness
flexibility
adaptability
obedience
conformity
acquiescence
compliance
docility
tractability
manageability
pliability
amenability
receptivity
responsiveness
agreeability
willingness
flexibility
malleability
ductility