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obstinacy vs impenitence

impenitence vs obstinacy

obstinacy and impenitence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstinacy Yes No No No
impenitence Yes No No No
As nouns, impenitence is a hyponym of obstinacy; that is, impenitence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obstinacy:
  • obstinacy: resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
  • impenitence: the trait of refusing to repent
Other hyponyms of obstinacy include impenitency, intransigence, intransigency, rabidity.
obstinacy (noun) impenitence (noun)
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome the trait of refusing to repent
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between obstinacy and impenitence

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