obduracy

[ ob-doo-ruh-see, -dyoo- ]

/ ˈɒb dʊ rə si, -dyʊ- /

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noun

the state or quality of being obdurate.

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Origin of obduracy

First recorded in 1590–1600; obdur(ate) + -acy

Words nearby obduracy

obcordate, obcuneate, obdt., obduce, obduction, obduracy, obdurate, O.B.E., obeah, O beautiful for spacious skies, obeche

How to use obduracy in a sentence

Obduracy and bad choices are the abundant natural resources of the Middle East.
The Israeli Smoke Screen|Richard Cohen|November 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
But still she did not give way, to the great annoyance of Madame Astier, who had no conception of the real cause of her obduracy.
The Immortal|Alphonse Daudet
But I was by no means certain, that I should consent to go out of the world in silence, the victim of this man's obduracy and art.
Caleb Williams|William Godwin
But the obduracy of your esteemed mother-in-law elect on the subject of the drive is quite invincible.
Dodo's Daughter|E. F. Benson

Her Ladyship declared, that, 'she did not wonder at her niece's obduracy.
Self-control|Mary Brunton
But were you as unyielding as the walls of this prison, I would shake your obduracy.
Guy Fawkes|William Harrison Ainsworth

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