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obstinance vs impenitence

impenitence vs obstinance

obstinance and impenitence both are nouns.

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

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