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English noun: stubbornness

1. stubbornness (attribute) the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome


Synonymsmulishness, obstinacy, obstinance


Broader (hypernym)intractability, intractableness

2. stubbornness (attribute) resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires


Synonymsbullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will


Broader (hypernym)firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve


Narrower (hyponym)impenitence, impenitency, intransigence, intransigency









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