obstinacy
Definitions
Noun
- The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
- Resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | controversy | 4 | 26 |
| 2 | occupancy | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | competency | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | narcolepsy | 4 | 0 |
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Words that are spelled similarly to the term "obstinacy".
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| 1 | stacy | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | obstacle | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | sticky | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | stacey | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | obstinate | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | ostinato | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | stinky | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | stingy | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | sinay | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | ostin | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | ostia | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | steinway | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | stridency | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | stinar | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | stimac | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | steinback | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | steinbach | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | stainback | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | rosina | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | robina | 3 | 0 |
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Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
PM says ‘obstinate’ Hamas blocking hostage deal, as he weighs annexing parts of Gaza
Jul 29, 2025 The Times of Israel
Jul 29, 2025 The Times of Israel
BP’s chair deserved a kick for his silly obstinacy over shareholder resolution | Nils Pratley
Apr 23, 2026 The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 The Guardian
Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous. What Next? (Published 2024)
Mar 27, 2024 The New York Times
Mar 27, 2024 The New York Times