noun (plural -cies) Date: 14th century 1. the quality or state of being obstinate ; stubbornness, the quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue , an instance of being obstinate
OBSTINACY
Meaning of OBSTINACY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012