babbittry

/bæbɪtri/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being obstinate or stubborn; obstinacy or stubbornness.

“The politician’s babbitttry in the face of opposition led to a stalemate in the negotiations.”

2. noun

A quality or habit of being obstinately self-willed or unreasonable, especially to the point of being annoying or tiresome.

“Her babbitttry was starting to get on the nerves of her colleagues at work.”

Synonyms

  • intractability
  • obstinacy

Antonyms

  • flexibility
  • pliability