Definition of "obstination" [ob•sti•na•tion]

• Stubbornness (noun)

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• "I wonder if Sanford's tryst to Argentina was spontaneous too, hence the obstination to vacate the post of governor?"
• "I admire your obstination in getting the perfect recipe/ingredients!"
• "Je connais ta jeunesse si envieillie en son obstination, et tes mœurs si dépravées, que le récit de tes vices ne te sçauroit émouvoir."