noun
- the quality of being stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
Usage: formal
Examples
- The senator’s obduracy on the issue frustrated his colleagues.
- Despite mounting evidence, she maintained her position with characteristic obduracy.
- His obduracy in negotiations led to a complete breakdown in talks.
- The committee was surprised by the mayor’s obduracy regarding the budget proposal.
- Her obduracy prevented any compromise from being reached.
- The judge criticized the defendant’s obduracy during sentencing.