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obstinance vs intractableness

intractableness vs obstinance

obstinance and intractableness both are nouns.

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

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