obduracy


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Synonyms for obduracy

resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible

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The chapter on obduracy is noteworthy for bringing into ethnomusicology James Ferguson's anthropological work on uneven globalization jumping over, rather than flowing through African (and other economically developing) localities.
However, the Foreign Office spokesperson made it clear that despite India's obduracy, Pakistan's response would be 'mature and well considered'.
It showed obduracy to reciprocate the peace gesture of the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.
"The US Nuclear Posture Review reflects greater reliance on nukes in violation of the NPT, bringing humankind closer to annihilation; no wonder the Doomsday Clock is at its most dangerous since 1953.Trump's obduracy in killing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action stems from the same dangerous imprudence," Zarif wrote on his Twitter account.
Zarif also said in his tweet: "(US President Donald)Trump's obduracy in killing the #JCPOA (Iran's nuclear deal with world powers) stems from the same dangerous imprudence".
Consummate in his obduracy, the President sends forth new marching orders: 'The fight will be relentless.'
Lions coach Gatland could well pair Sexton at fly-half and Farrell at 12 a bid to capitalise on the obduracy and accuracy of both men at the same time.
Now to the obduracy of Barnacle Bill, Jeremy Corbyn, who must rank as the worst Labour Party leader since Michael Foot, and probably before that.
When, as will inevitably happen, a child is killed they will be reminded of their obduracy.
When all is said and done, by his own hand and obduracy, Pres.
Pakistan's peace proposals in the annual session of UN General Assembly have received no reciprocation but a traditional obduracy and arrogant inflexibility.
Warwickshire closed on 417-7 having hit turbulence at 18-2 and 227-6 but they fought back, first through the obduracy of Ian Westwood (88) and then with the audacity of Keith Barker (86 not out).
Warwickshire closed on 417 for seven having hit turbulence at 18 for two and 227 for six but fought back first through the obduracy of Ian Westwood (88 from 183 balls) and then the audacity of Keith Barker (an unbeaten 86 from 101).
Warwickshire closed on 417 for seven having hit turbulence at 18 for two and 227 for six but they fought back, first through the obduracy of Ian Westwood (88) and then with the audacity of Keith Barker (86 not out).
And within the confines of the euro, Greece's road to recovery might have been easier had it not been for the obduracy of Ms Merkel and successive French governments.