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Synonyms for obstinacy
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ob-stuh-nuh-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb stə nə si |
Définition of obstinacy
Origin :- late 14c., from Medieval Latin obstinatia, from obstinatus (see obstinate).
- noun stubbornness
- As to the rest, you have by your obstinacy put it out of my power to do any thing for you.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- And Mr. Solmes can't help your obstinacy: let that be observed too.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- When your obstinacy is equal to any other person's passion, blame not your brother.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Her ivory forehead was wrinkled charmingly in a little frown of obstinacy.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- He had discovered courage in her and something uncommonly like obstinacy of mind.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Such an angel of charity to the poor, such a demon of obstinacy with the rich!
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- Some people would say, you have given a fine description of your own obstinacy, child.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- The popular type and exponent of obstinacy is the mule, a most intelligent animal.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- She speaks gently, but there is an obstinacy in him, despite his meekness.
- Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
- I told you obstinacy was no part of my character, did I not?
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
Antonyms for obstinacy
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