Crossword clues for obstinance
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
obstinance
early 15c., from Medieval Latin obstinantia, from obstinantem, from obstinatus "resolved, determined, resolute" (see obstinate).
Wiktionary
obstinance
n. The characteristic of being obstinate.
WordNet
obstinance
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]
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.