obduracy
Example Sentences
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She has good qualifications: a strong physique, single-mindedness, obduracy.
From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023
I did get a better understanding of the deep roots of this endless battle, the obduracy of both sides.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2022
It was hard, at Wembley on Sunday evening, not to be impressed by the composure, the calm, the obduracy of Chiellini and Bonucci, those grizzled old warriors at the heart of Italy’s defense.
From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2021
In turn, this is why Mr Bolton’s ideological obduracy looks less risky than welcome.
From Economist • May 31, 2018
Sensing, but not fully understanding, C.P.’s obduracy, they gave in.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
