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obstinacy vs hardheadedness

hardheadedness vs obstinacy

obstinacy and hardheadedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstinacy Yes No No No
hardheadedness Yes No No No
As nouns, hardheadedness is a hyponym of obstinacy; that is, hardheadedness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obstinacy:
  • obstinacy: the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
  • hardheadedness: The characteristic of being stubborn or wilful.
obstinacy (noun) hardheadedness (noun)
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome The characteristic of being stubborn or wilful.
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between obstinacy and hardheadedness

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