obduracy

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

noun

1. the state or quality of being obdurate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of obduracy¹

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

Example Sentences

Obduracy and bad choices are the abundant natural resources of the Middle East.

From The 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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

But the obduracy of your esteemed mother-in-law elect on the subject of the drive is quite invincible.

From Project Gutenberg

Her Ladyship declared, that, 'she did not wonder at her niece's obduracy.

From Project Gutenberg

But were you as unyielding as the walls of this prison, I would shake your obduracy.

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