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obstinance vs intransigence

intransigence vs obstinance

obstinance and intransigence both are nouns.

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

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