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obduracy

[ˈɒbdjʊrəsi]

obduracy Definition

the quality of being obstinate, stubborn, or unyielding.

Using obduracy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obduracy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Despite the evidence presented to him, his obduracy prevented him from changing his mind.

  • Example

    The company's obduracy in refusing to negotiate led to a prolonged strike.

  • Example

    Her obduracy in sticking to her principles was admirable.

obduracy Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using obduracy

  • stick to one's guns

    to refuse to change one's opinion or course of action despite criticism or opposition

    Example

    Despite the pressure to compromise, she stuck to her guns and refused to back down.

  • dig in one's heels

    to become stubborn and refuse to change one's position or opinion

    Example

    The management dug in their heels and refused to negotiate with the workers.

  • to continue to resist or refuse to yield

    Example

    Despite the siege, the defenders held out for several weeks.

Phrases with obduracy

  • refusal to change one's moral stance or beliefs despite evidence or arguments to the contrary

    Example

    His moral obduracy prevented him from accepting the new policy.

  • refusal to change one's political stance or policies despite evidence or arguments to the contrary

    Example

    The government's political obduracy led to widespread protests and unrest.

  • refusal to change one's religious beliefs or practices despite evidence or arguments to the contrary

    Example

    The religious obduracy of some sects has led to conflicts and violence.

Origins of obduracy

from Latin 'obdurare', meaning 'to harden'

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Summary: obduracy in Brief

'Obduracy' [ˈɒbdjʊrəsi] refers to the quality of being obstinate, stubborn, or unyielding. It is often used to describe people who refuse to change their opinions or positions despite evidence or arguments to the contrary. Examples include 'Despite the evidence presented to him, his obduracy prevented him from changing his mind.' 'Obduracy' extends into phrases like 'moral obduracy,' and idioms like 'stick to one's guns,' denoting refusal to change one's stance.