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hardheadedness vs obstinance

obstinance vs hardheadedness

hardheadedness and obstinance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hardheadedness Yes No No No
obstinance Yes No No No
As nouns, obstinance is a hypernym of hardheadedness; that is, obstinance is a word with a broader meaning than hardheadedness:
  • hardheadedness: The characteristic of being stubborn or wilful.
  • obstinance: the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
Other hypernyms of hardheadedness include mulishness, obstinacy, stubbornness.
hardheadedness (noun) obstinance (noun)
The characteristic of being stubborn or wilful. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between hardheadedness and obstinance

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