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obstinacy

Translations

obstinacynoun
obstinacies
pl
entêtementTerme courant, souvent avec une nuance péjorative.
His obstinacy in sticking to his outdated methods frustrated his colleagues.
Son entêtement à s’en tenir à ses méthodes dépassées exaspérait ses collègues.
Her obstinacy in refusing to apologize only made the situation worse.
Son obstination à refuser de s’excuser n’a fait qu’aggraver la situation.
Additional translations
opiniâtretéSoutenu, parfois plus neutre ou valorisant selon le contexte.
Synonyms
pertinacity
intransigence
obduracy
doggedness
tenacity
stubbornness

Definitions

obstinacynoun
The quality or condition of being stubborn or unyielding.
Her obstinacy in refusing to apologize only made the situation worse.
An instance of stubbornness or an act of refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
His obstinacy in sticking to his outdated methods frustrated his colleagues.
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