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Obstinacy Definition & Meaning

obstinacy
noun
  1. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
  2. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

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What does obstinacy mean?
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
What part of speech is obstinacy?
Obstinacy is a noun.
How many definitions does obstinacy have?
Obstinacy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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