noun
- The quality or state of being obdurate; stubborn refusal to change one's mind or behavior; hardness of heart.
Usage: Plural form of obdurateness; Formal or literary register
Examples
- The obduratenesses of both parties made negotiation nearly impossible.
- Her obduratenesses in refusing help frustrated her family.
- The regime's obduratenesses toward reform led to widespread unrest.
- Despite evidence, his obduratenesses prevented him from reconsidering his position.
- The obduratenesses displayed by the opposing sides prolonged the conflict.
- Such obduratenesses of character often lead to isolation and regret.