noun as in strong fondness

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obstinacy, wilfulness, stubbornness

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Example:His obstinacy almost led to the project's failure, as he refused to listen to his team's concerns.

Definition:A stubborn refusal to change one's mind in the face of argument or evidence.

From obstinacy

Example:The child's wilfulness was a challenge for the parents, who found it hard to define rules that would not be defied by the boy.

Definition:An unwillingness to accept the authority of others or to conform to rules or standards.

From wilfulness

Example:The stubbornness of the old man kept him from admitting his mistake, even when his son tried to reason with him.

Definition:The strong desire to hold or express an opinion or act against the advice or expectations of others.

From stubbornness