obduracy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of obduracy
First recorded in 1590–1600; obdur(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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She has good qualifications: a strong physique, single-mindedness, obduracy.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023
The rise of the Delta variant and the obduracy of vaccination resisters altered the landscape of the pandemic in just the last few months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
In turn, this is why Mr Bolton’s ideological obduracy looks less risky than welcome.
From Economist ● May 31, 2018
A nation does not emerge from 50 years of military dictatorship without political wounds, they say, asserting that pushing Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, whose famous resolve can tend toward obduracy, could be counterproductive.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2017
He said, “My dear madam. Your obduracy is quite, is...well, can’t you see how ridiculous this is?”
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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