obstinance

• Sustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser obstinado o difícil de manejar, a menudo caracterizada por un firme apego a las propias opiniones o intenciones.

A noun referring to the quality of being stubborn or difficult to manage, often characterized by a firm adherence to one's own opinions or intentions.

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1. Stubbornness or unyielding attitudeC1formal

   The quality of being stubbornly determined to do what one wants, even when others disagree or when it is difficult.

   Obstinación

   • His obstinance in refusing to compromise caused the negotiations to fail.
   • She showed remarkable obstinance in sticking to her principles despite the pressure.
   • The child's obstinance made it hard for the parents to get him to eat his vegetables.

   Sinónimosdoggednessinflexibilityintransigencemulishnessobstinacypersistenceperversenesspigheadednessstubbornnesstenacity

   Antónimoscompliancecooperativenessflexibilityyielding

2. Difficulty to manage or overcomeC1formal

   The trait of being difficult to handle, control, or overcome.

   Terquedad difícil de manejar

   • The obstinance of the disease made treatment very challenging.
   • The team faced the obstinance of the old machinery, which kept breaking down.
   • The obstinance of the stain required multiple washes to remove.

   Sinónimosintransigencemulishnessobduracyobstinacypertinacitypigheadednessstubbornnesstenaciousnesswillfulness

   Antónimoscooperativenessflexibilitymanageabilitytractability