obstinance

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
obstinance
    n 1: the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome [syn:
         {stubbornness}, {obstinacy}, {obstinance}, {mulishness}]
    2: resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires [syn:
       {stubbornness}, {bullheadedness}, {obstinacy}, {obstinance},
       {pigheadedness}, {self-will}]
    

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