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impenitence vs obstinance

obstinance vs impenitence

impenitence and obstinance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impenitence Yes No No No
obstinance Yes No No No
As nouns, obstinance is a hypernym of impenitence; that is, obstinance is a word with a broader meaning than impenitence:
  • impenitence: the trait of refusing to repent
  • obstinance: resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Other hypernyms of impenitence include bullheadedness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness.
impenitence (noun) obstinance (noun)
the trait of refusing to repent the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between impenitence and obstinance

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