Definitions
- Describing a person who is stubborn and refuses to change their opinion or behavior. - Referring to a situation where someone is unwilling to compromise or negotiate. - Talking about a trait of persistence in pursuing a goal or objective despite obstacles or challenges.
- Describing a person who is unyielding and resistant to change or persuasion. - Referring to a situation where someone is inflexible and unwilling to compromise. - Talking about a trait of stubbornness that persists even in the face of consequences or negative outcomes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a stubborn or unyielding attitude.
- 2Both words refer to a lack of willingness to change or compromise.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person or a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obstinateness is more commonly used than obduracy.
- 2Connotation: Obstinateness has a slightly less negative connotation than obduracy.
- 3Formality: Obduracy is considered more formal than obstinateness.
- 4Context: Obstinateness can be used in a wider range of contexts than obduracy.
Remember this!
Obstinateness and obduracy are synonyms that both describe a stubborn and unyielding attitude. However, obstinateness is more commonly used and has a slightly less negative connotation than obduracy. Obduracy is considered more formal and is used in more specific contexts.
