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stubbornness

/ˈstʌbənnəs/

/ˈstʌbɚnnəs/

Translations

stubbornnessnoun

stubbornnesses

/ˈstʌbənnəs/

/ˈstʌbɚnnəs/

obstinationSouvent péjoratif ; refus obstiné de changer d’avis ou de céder.

Her stubbornness made it difficult to reach a compromise during the meeting.

Son obstination a rendu difficile la recherche d’un compromis pendant la réunion.

Additional translations

entêtementSouvent familier ou légèrement péjoratif ; insiste sur le fait de s’accrocher à sa position.

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stubbornnessnoun

The quality or state of being unwilling to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Her stubbornness made it difficult to reach a compromise during the meeting.

Persistent determination not to yield or give in, often seen as obstinacy.

His stubbornness helped him overcome many obstacles in his career.