Pronunciation: /ˈɑbstənəsi/
noun the quality or state of being obstinate; stubbornness
A1 Her obstinacy in refusing to try new foods is frustrating.
A2 Despite his obstinacy, she managed to convince him to change his mind.
B1 His obstinacy in sticking to his outdated methods is hindering the team's progress.
B2 The CEO's obstinacy in ignoring the advice of her team led to a decline in profits.
C1 The politician's obstinacy in refusing to compromise resulted in a government shutdown.
C2 The artist's obstinacy in following his vision despite criticism ultimately led to a masterpiece.
adjective obstinate
A1 She showed her obstinacy by refusing to change her mind.
A2 His obstinacy in sticking to his beliefs made it hard to convince him otherwise.
B1 The manager's obstinacy in following company policies led to conflicts with employees.
B2 Despite his obstinacy, he eventually realized he needed to compromise for the project to succeed.
C1 Her obstinacy in pursuing her goals regardless of obstacles was admired by her peers.
C2 The politician's obstinacy in pushing through controversial legislation alienated many of his supporters.
formal Her obstinacy in sticking to her principles is commendable.
informal His obstinacy in refusing to listen to reason is really frustrating.
slang Don't be so obstinate about it, just give it a try.
figurative The tree's obstinacy in standing tall despite the storm symbolizes resilience.
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