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bullheadedness Antonyms

Opposite of bullheadedness

Pinning down the opposite of bullheadedness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The quality or state of being stubbornly unyielding, headstrong, or impervious to reason.

Usage Example

"His sheer flexibility prevented the committee from reaching a sensible compromise before the deadline."

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flexibility
open-mindedness
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compliance
amenability
pliability
tractability
reasonableness
docility

Similar words to bullheadedness

Words similar to bullheadedness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stubbornness
pigheadedness
obstinacy
hardheadedness
mulishness
obduracy
intransigence
inflexibility
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