“Single-mindedness and determination are admired but shade into bloody-mindedness and obstinacy.”

“Notice, though, that unshakeability does not have to equate with stubbornness or obstinacy.”

“Only as the strike nears defeat does his obstinacy acquire a more human, faintly heroic quality.”

“Despite his parents' best efforts, his obstinancy prevented him from trying any new foods.”

“The debate itself was a case study in the misinformation, obstinancy, subterfuge, rancour and fear that has characterised the fraught process.”

“This done, he turns to reemonstrate with Cornwallis Bland for his obstinancy.”

“Bruce Bartlett wonders if the obstinance of the GOP's conservative wing will lead to a new era of bipartisanship.”

“Redeeming someone like Kemp, whose power lies in his blind obstinance, is like trying to bring the dead to life.”

“The city's obstinance and uncooperativeness throughout the present actions is offensive to the rule of law.”

“John's obstinateness in holding onto his outdated beliefs prevented him from embracing new perspectives and stunted his personal growth.”

“Despite countless attempts to persuade him otherwise, the obstinateness of the child prevailed, and he adamantly refused to eat his vegetables.”