OBSTINACY Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
obstinacy.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word obstinacy. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word obstinacy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OBSTINACY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | stubbornness | nounn | ||||
| 2 | mulishness | nounn | ||||
| 3 | pigheadedness | nounn | ||||
| 4 | tenacity | nounn | ||||
| 5 | determination | nounn | ||||
| 6 | doggedness | nounn | ||||
| 7 | firmness | nounn | ||||
| 8 | inflexibility | nounn | ||||
| 9 | intransigence | nounn | ||||
| 10 | obduracy | nounn | ||||
| 11 | pertinacity | nounn | ||||
| 12 | resoluteness | nounn | ||||
| 13 | rigidity | nounn | ||||
| 14 | steadfastness | nounn | ||||
| 15 | adamancy | nounn | ||||
| 16 | obstinance | nounn | ||||
| 17 | bullheadedness | nounn | ||||
| 18 | conviction | nounn | ||||
| 19 | insistence | nounn | ||||
| 20 | recalcitrance | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For OBSTINACY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
obstinacy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
firmness
intractability
intractableness
resoluteness
resolution
resolve
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose
