Antonyms for obstinacy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ob-stuh-nuh-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb stə nə si


Definition of obstinacy

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Medieval Latin obstinatia, from obstinatus (see obstinate).
  • noun stubbornness
Example sentences :
  • As to the rest, you have by your obstinacy put it out of my power to do any thing for you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • And Mr. Solmes can't help your obstinacy: let that be observed too.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • When your obstinacy is equal to any other person's passion, blame not your brother.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Her ivory forehead was wrinkled charmingly in a little frown of obstinacy.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He had discovered courage in her and something uncommonly like obstinacy of mind.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Such an angel of charity to the poor, such a demon of obstinacy with the rich!
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Some people would say, you have given a fine description of your own obstinacy, child.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The popular type and exponent of obstinacy is the mule, a most intelligent animal.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • She speaks gently, but there is an obstinacy in him, despite his meekness.
  • Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
  • I told you obstinacy was no part of my character, did I not?
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for obstinacy

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