Obstinacy Meaning
/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
nounA group of bison; the collective noun for bison.
Sentence Examples
There was a certain obstinacy in his voice.
The obstinacy of sisters-in-law.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite all logical arguments, his ____ prevented any agreement from being reached.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His sheer ____ made it impossible for him to admit he was wrong, even in the face of proof.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English obstinate English -cy English obstinacy From obstinate + -cy.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""I don't know where," replied the girl.
"Then I do," said Sikes, more in the spirit of obstinacy than because he had any real objection."
— 1839, Charles Dickens, chapter 44, in Oliver Twist:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite all logical arguments, his ____ prevented any agreement from being reached.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His sheer ____ made it impossible for him to admit he was wrong, even in the face of proof.