pigheadedness

/ˈpɪɡˌhɛdɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being stubbornly unwilling to change one's mind or actions.
    • The teacher tried to break through the student's pigheadedness by showing him a different way to solve the problem.
    • His pigheadedness cost the company a major client who got tired of his refusal to compromise.
    • Sometimes a little pigheadedness can help you stick to your goals, but too much can hurt your relationships.
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