obdurateness

/ˈɑbdərətnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being stubbornly unyielding or refusing to change.
    • Her obdurateness in sticking to her principles impressed some and frustrated others.
    • The obdurateness of the negotiator made the peace talks fail.
    • The team's obdurateness in following the old methods cost them the competition.
  2. Hardness of heart; lack of sympathy or remorse.
    • She was known for her obdurateness, never apologizing for her mistakes.
    • The obdurateness of the criminal shocked even the experienced judge.
    • His obdurateness toward the homeless man revealed a cold personality.
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