English · Emotions & Feelings
stubbornness
ˈstʌbərnnəs
[ˈstʌbərnnəs]
the quality of being stubborn
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A refusal to change one's mind or behaviour.
Example
Her stubbornness made the argument last for hours.
Her stubbornness made the argument last for hours.
Etymology
From 'stubborn' plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the trait of being inflexible.