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obstinacy.

The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑbstɪnəsi/General-American/ˈɒbstɪnəsi/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

    countable · uncountable
    He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity.
  2. A group or herd of bison or buffalo.

    collective · countable
Where this word comes from

From obstinate + -cy.

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