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Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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obstinance
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
early 15c., from Medieval Latin obstinantia , from obstinantem , from obstinatus "resolved, determined, resolute" (see obstinate ).
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome [syn: stubbornness , obstinacy , mulishness ] resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires [syn: stubbornness , bullheadedness , obstinacy , pigheadedness , self-will ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The characteristic of being obstinate.
Usage examples of obstinance.
Lady Dasslerond was recalling her last encounter with the young human, was measuring his obstinance against the fact that her scouts were reporting that he was still down in the earthen cave, was still either engaged in Oracle or was at least trying.