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obstinacy Synonyms

Another word for obstinacy

Choosing another word for obstinacy depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or chosen course of action despite persuasion.

Usage Example

"The negotiations stalled for weeks due to the sheer stubbornness of both sides."

Strongest
stubbornness
obduracy
intransigence
inflexibility
Strong
pigheadedness
mulishness
willfulness
pertinacity
doggedness
recalcitrance

• noun (Context 2)

An instance of stubborn or unyielding behavior or attitude.

Usage Example

"Looking back, he regretted the petty obstinacies of his youth."

Strong
defiance
contumacy

Opposites of obstinacy

The opposite of obstinacy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliance
flexibility
amenability
docility
tractability
pliability
concession
malleability
See all opposites of obstinacy

• Nearby Words

obstacle
obstetrician
obstetrics
obstinacy
obstinate
obstinately
obstruct

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obstinacy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obstinacy
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