OBSTINACY Definition & Meaning

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obstinacy

[ ob-stuh-nuh-see ]

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noun

plural obstinacies

the quality or state of being obstinate; stubbornness.
unyielding or stubborn adherence to one's purpose, opinion, etc.
stubborn persistence:
The garrison fought on with incredible obstinacy.
resistance to cure, relief, or treatment, as a disease.
an instance of being obstinate; an obstinate act, viewpoint, etc.

obstinacy

/ ˈɒ��ɪ��ə��ɪ /

noun

the state or quality of being obstinate
an obstinate act, attitude, etc

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of obstinacy¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin �ǲ��پ��پ��, from Latin �ǲ��پ��ٳܲ� “determined” (adjective use of past participle of �ǲ��پ�� “to set one's mind on, be determined”; obstinate ) + -ia -y ³

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She is not a champion born, and bears few of a champion’s sins – arrogance, obstinacy, a sense of entitlement.

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Trump’s obstinacy continued for weeks, culminating with Jan. 6, 2021, when Trump urged on an angry mob that stormed the Capitol in an attempt to halt the election certification.

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In a 17-page order, Judge Chushcoff said the employee “demonstrated obstinacy in her search” that led the State Patrol to move to discipline her; however, Loftis said the employee “subsequently left our employ.”

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At this point I should confess I have a perverse patience for the U.S. tax code, not least because I marvel at the obstinacy of its idiom.

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“That is not obstinacy - it is understanding that democratic majorities only make unpleasant decisions when there is no easier alternative.”

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