obstinacy
/ˈɒbstɪnəsi/
ob · sti · na · cy
ˈɒb · stɪ · nə · si
English Definition
n. stubbornness
Significado en Español
obstinación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngoan cố
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Example Sentence
His obstinacy made the negotiation difficult.
他的固执使谈判变得困难。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “obstinacy”:
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A
stubbornness
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B
flexibility
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C
compliance
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D
obedience
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A — stubbornness.
“obstinacy” means n. stubbornness
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His pure ______ meant he would never change his mind, even when wrong.
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A
flexibility
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B
obstinacy
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C
kindness
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D
patience
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B — obstinacy.
“obstinacy” means n. stubbornness
Common questions about “obstinacy”
What does “obstinacy” mean?
obstinacy — n. stubbornness. In Chinese: 固执.
How do you pronounce “obstinacy”?
obstinacy is pronounced /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ob · sti · na · cy.
How do you use “obstinacy” in a sentence?
His obstinacy made the negotiation difficult. (他的固执使谈判变得困难。)
What are synonyms for “obstinacy”?
stubbornness, willfulness, inflexibility — all close in meaning to obstinacy (n. stubbornness).
Is “obstinacy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. obstinacy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
