obstinacy in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for obstinacy in the English»French Dictionary

obstinacy [Brit ˈɒbstɪnəsi, Am ˈɑbstənəsi] N

obstinacy (of person)

obstination f

obstinacy (of person)

entêtement m (in doing à faire)

obstinacy (of cough, illnesss)

persistance f

obstinacy (of resistance)

obstination f

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his ignorance is rivalled only by his obstinacy

son ignorance n'a d'égal que son entêtement

Translations for obstinacy in the French»English Dictionary

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obstination

obstinacy

avec une incroyable obstination

with amazing obstinacy

obstination à faire

stubborn insistence on doing, obstinacy in doing

entêtement

stubbornness, obstinacy

obstinacy in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for obstinacy in the English»French Dictionary

obstinacy [ˈɒbstɪnəsi, Am ˈɑ:bstə-] N no pl

1. obstinacy (characteristic):

obstinacy

obstination f

2. obstinacy of a cold, problem:

obstinacy

persistance f

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

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Due to her obstinacy, the father marries her to a man who vows to tame her, despite her objections.

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His convictions and the obstinacy of his nature may make him a formidable opponent.

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He bats with an unorthodox technique, which is often described as crab-like, and is highly regarded for his patience and obstinacy at the crease.

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The obstinacy of the assailants was only exceeded by the gallantry of their opponents.

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

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Why will you persist in hopeless obstinacy?

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He was known for his obstinacy as a director, for featuring protagonists who could be categorized neither as heroes nor antiheroes, and for casting actors against type.

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

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