Antonyms for obstinance
| Grammar : Noun |
Definition of obstinance
Origin :- early 15c., from Medieval Latin obstinantia, from obstinantem, from obstinatus "resolved, determined, resolute" (see obstinate).
- As in obstinacy : noun stubbornness
- As in hardheadedness : noun obstinacy
- As in mulishness : noun obstinacy
- As in obstinateness : noun obstinacy
- As in pertinaciousness : noun obstinacy
- As in pertinacity : noun obstinacy
- As in perverseness : noun obstinacy
- As in perversity : noun obstinacy
- As in pigheadedness : noun obstinacy
- As in purposefulness : noun decision
- As in resoluteness : noun decision
- As in tenaciousness : noun obstinacy
- As in toughness : noun determination
- As in decision : noun strength of mind or will
Synonyms for obstinance
- backbone
- bullheadedness
- decidedness
- decisiveness
- determination
- doggedness
- earnestness
- firmness
- fortitude
- grit
- hardheadedness
- iron will
- mulishness
- obstinacy
- obstinance
- obstinateness
- perseverance
- persistence
- pertinaciousness
- pertinacity
- perverseness
- perversity
- pigheadedness
- pluck
- purpose
- purposefulness
- purposiveness
- reluctance
- resoluteness
- resolution
- resolve
- seriousness
- spine
- stubbornness
- tenaciousness
- tenacity
- toughness
- volition
- will
- will power
- willfulness
- willpower
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