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obduracy

[ ob-doo-ruh-see, -dyoo- ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being obdurate.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of obduracy1

First recorded in 1590–1600; obdur(ate) + -acy

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Example Sentences

Obduracy and bad choices are the abundant natural resources of the Middle East.

But still she did not give way, to the great annoyance of Madame Astier, who had no conception of the real cause of her obduracy.

But I was by no means certain, that I should consent to go out of the world in silence, the victim of this man's obduracy and art.

But the obduracy of your esteemed mother-in-law elect on the subject of the drive is quite invincible.

Her Ladyship declared, that, 'she did not wonder at her niece's obduracy.

But were you as unyielding as the walls of this prison, I would shake your obduracy.

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