obdurateness

noun

as in persistence
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion the man clung to his views on gun control with an obdurateness that was peculiarly impressive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obdurateness
  1. persistence
  2. persistency
  3. intransigence
  4. resolve
  5. stubbornness
  6. obduracy
  7. obstinacy
  8. determination
Noun
  • By allowing advanced sonar capabilities to be deployed further forward and for extended periods of time, LDS significantly enhances operational persistence while reducing risks to personnel and high-value assets, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The governor must be pleased that his persistence has earned him a place in the state’s history.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • One reason for the Kremlin's intransigence is that Russia's attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have a relatively greater impact than Ukraine's.
    — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The fact that so many diplomats before him have struggled is a testament not to the intransigence of international problems but to the mediocrity of his predecessors.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of intransigence
Noun
  • Daniel’s stoic resolve to continue the physically demanding search comes off as a tactic to prevent himself from crumbling.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gleb, a man whose doughy good looks hide a steely resolve, finds all this out in due course.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • That stubbornness gave him the ability to articulate different sides toward a greater goal.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The reason behind this stubbornness is the carbon-fluorine bond.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of stubbornness
Noun
  • Perhaps the greatest testament to Morocco’s obduracy came late in normal time, when Rodri — a central midfielder being deployed as a central defender — strode forward and shot, more in hope than in expectation, from 35 yards.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2022
  • But a year later, more than two dozen of them remain stuck in Afghanistan, stalled by bureaucratic wrangling, the vagaries of international diplomacy and the obduracy of the Taliban government.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022
Definition of obduracy
Noun
  • Starmer’s realism—or obstinacy, depending on your point of view—had seen off an immediate challenge.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • The natural obstinacy and rebelliousness of Israa’s teenage years are hyperaccelerated by culture clashes with both her family and the other kids around her.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of obstinacy
Noun
  • In other words, the letters include enough information for people to make inquiries of their own and decide if the determinations are correct.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For Valerto, the experience has reinforced his belief that starting a business doesn't necessarily require extensive experience, just determination and a willingness to learn.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of determination
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“Obdurateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obdurateness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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