obduracy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of obduracy
First recorded in 1590–1600; obdur(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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Benchley supports his claim by quoting Dr. Almer Doctor, Finsk Professor of Obduracy and an expert on “Vanished Cities of Central Europe.”
From The New Yorker • Dec. 26, 2019
Obduracy became a byword and he revelled in sticking two fingers up at his critics, or more momentously three fingers after scoring his only one-day century at Lord's in 2002 from No3.
From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2011
Obduracy is the state of being hardened, especially against moral influences; hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked.
From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.
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