obstinate
adjective
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
obstinateness
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a word derived from
obstinate.
Example Sentences
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“Wal,” said the hardened man, apparently relenting, “I acknowledge ye’ve been a good gurl; but why shed yur now speil all the chances o’ our gettin’ a good livin’ by yur obstinateness in bizness?
From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Mayne Reid
