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obstinacy vs intractability

intractability vs obstinacy

obstinacy and intractability both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstinacy Yes No No No
intractability Yes No No No
As nouns, intractability is a hypernym of obstinacy; that is, intractability is a word with a broader meaning than obstinacy:
  • obstinacy: the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
  • intractability: the trait of being hard to influence or control
Other hypernyms of obstinacy include intractableness.
obstinacy (noun) intractability (noun)
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome the trait of being hard to influence or control
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
Difference between obstinacy and intractability

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