obstinacies' (noun)

  • 1obstinacy — /ˈɒbstənəsi/ (say obstuhnuhsee) noun (plural obstinacies) 1. the quality or state of being obstinate. 2. obstinate adherence to purpose, opinion, etc. 3. stubborn persistence: the soldiers fought with incredible obstinacy. 4. unyielding nature,… …

  • 2ob|sti|na|cy — «OB stuh nuh see», noun, plural cies. 1. stubborn nature or behavior: »Obstinacy drove the boy to repeat the statement even after he knew it was wrong. 2. stubborn persistence; unyielding nature: »Obstinacy in a bad cause is but constancy in a… …

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