obstinacy

Meanings

• Noun

  Unreasonable or obstinate refusal to change one's opinion or behavior, despite evidence or reasoning to the contrary.

• Noun

  Firm or unyielding determination to believe or do something, often in spite of opposition.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

conviction , insistence , recalcitrance , stubbornness , tenacity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obstinacy
tenacity , flexibility , inflexibility , adhesivity , celestiality

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Variants

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obstinacies , obstinacy

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Etymology

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From the Latin obstinare, meaning 'to make firm' or 'to persist'.

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Trivia

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1. Obstinacy is sometimes referred to as 'stiff-neckedness'.

2. In some cultures, obstinacy is seen as a positive trait, such as in the case of a person who refuses to give up on a goal despite setbacks.

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Related Concepts

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1. tenacity: The quality of persisting in a course of action in spite of opposition or difficulty.

2. perseverance: The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

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Culture

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Obstinacy has been portrayed as a negative trait in many works of literature and art, often symbolizing stubbornness or pigheadedness. For example, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the character Cordelia is criticized for her obstinacy when she refuses to flatter her father with empty words.

How to Memorize "obstinacy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person digging their heels in the ground and refusing to move, no matter what others say or do.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a mule, which is known for its stubbornness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Obstinacy is a stubborn act of defiance'.

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