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Added 10 October 2026

obstinacy

/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ noun

In Latin: obstinātiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about obstinacy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome.
Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires.

Origin

From obstinate + -cy.

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