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stubbornness

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tɐjˈmɔzjɐ/tei·mo·si·a

Definition

1

The quality or attitude of someone who is stubborn; obstinate and irrational persistence.

Usage examples

His stubbornness prevented him from listening to sensible advice.
The child showed impressive stubbornness by refusing to eat.

Common combinations

incredible stubbornnesschildish stubbornnessdangerous stubbornnesssick stubbornness