Translations for „obstinacy“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

obstinacy N no pl

1. obstinacy (characteristic):

obstinacy

упря́мство nt

2. obstinacy of a cold, problem:

obstinacy

упо́рство nt

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Their obstinacy was, in itself, a small triumph.

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And again, the entertainment center's most enthusiastic supporters accuse the mayor of obstinacy.

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There ensued a cruel and furious conflict combat, which continued a long time, with incredible obstinacy; much blood was shed on either side.

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The only thing likely to change that obstinacy is a campaign that hurts him in the wallet.

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It takes the obstinacy of his wife, the passionate interest of his lawyer and the benevolence of the investigating magistrate otherwise on vacation, to arrive at a logical explanation.

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Given the current political climate, that obstinacy might make sense.

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He should eschew passion, anger, greed, obstinacy, fickleness and backbiting.

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They have focused upon his character faults, his inability to inspire trust and loyalty among his people, his obstinacy, his arrogance, his unaccommodating temper, and his lack of staying power.

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Wei becomes an example of heroic obstinacy and a model of using determination to face overwhelming odds.

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Idiom: (after negation) indicates extreme obstinacy, reluctance: by no manner of means.

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