noun
- plural of obduracy; instances of stubborn refusal to change one’s opinion or course of action despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Usage: formal
Examples
- The committee was frustrated by the various obduracies displayed during the negotiations.
- His obduracies in refusing to consider alternative solutions cost the company valuable time.
- The teacher encountered multiple obduracies when trying to implement the new curriculum.
- Despite facing several obduracies from board members, she persisted with her proposal.
- The project’s failure was attributed to the obduracies of key stakeholders.
- Their obduracies prevented any meaningful compromise from being reached.