stubbornness
Translation
obstinacy, determination
Examples
Her stubbornness is her worst quality.
Her stubbornness is her worst quality.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) stubbornness Her stubbornness is well known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obstinacy, pigheadedness; Antonyms: flexibility, open-mindedness
Etymology
From 'stubborn' + the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
This is simply the quality (-ness) of being stubborn. If you know 'stubborn', you know this word.