Obstinacy

Synonyms of obstinacy

• rigidity
• inflexibility
• stubbornness

Antonyms of obstinacy

• compliance
• flexibility
• adaptability

Collocations of obstinacy

stubbornness

Frequency: 80 %

His stubbornness prevented him from seeing the truth.

determination

Frequency: 70 %

Her determination to succeed was admirable.

resistance

Frequency: 60 %

The patient's resistance to treatment was concerning.

inflexibility

Frequency: 50 %

His inflexibility in negotiations led to a stalemate.

pigheadedness

Frequency: 40 %

Her pigheadedness caused friction within the team.

Idiomatic Expressions for obstinacy

• Phrase: set in one's ways
  Meaning: To be unwilling or resistant to change; to have fixed habits or opinions.
  Usage: My grandfather is quite set in his ways and doesn't like trying new things.