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Definition of Obstinance
1. Noun. The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome.
Generic synonyms: Intractability, Intractableness
Derivative terms: Stubborn, Stubborn
2. Noun. Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires.
Generic synonyms: Firmness, Firmness Of Purpose, Resoluteness, Resolution, Resolve
Specialized synonyms: Impenitence, Impenitency, Intransigence, Intransigency
Derivative terms: Bullheaded, Obstinate, Pigheaded, Stubborn
Definition of Obstinance
1. Noun. The characteristic of being obstinate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstinance
Literary usage of Obstinance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... (esp. of the quality), obstinance or obstinancy (rare); spec, intractability,
perversity, stubbornness, obduracy, ..."
2. The Life and Writings of Philip, Duke of Wharton by Lewis Saul Benjamin (1913)
"I am determin'd ' (added he) ' to conquer this obstinance of the Queen, provided
you never prove false to me, or change ; nor shall the most insurmountable ..."
3. A Middle-English Dictionary: Containing Words Used by English Writers from by Francis Henry Stratmann (1891)
"... sb., O.Fr. obstinance ; obstinacy, TREV. VII. 371. oc,conj., ON ok ; and; (ms.
occ) ORM. 1216. ÖC, conj., ON auk ; = eao ; also, GEN. & EX. ok HAV. ..."
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