Definitions for obduracy

obduracy ob·du·ra·cy

Spelling: [ob-doo-ruh-see, -dyoo-]
IPA: /ˈɒb dʊ rə si, -dyʊ-/

Obduracy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 257 anagrams from letters in obduracy (abcdoruy).

Definitions for obduracy

noun

  1. the state or quality of being obdurate.

Origin of obduracy

First recorded in 1590-1600; obdur(ate) + -acy

Examples for obduracy

His obduracy, with which you are acquainted, has exceedingly increased.

But hers was not the calmness of obduracy, but of innocence.

In this respect, writes an intendant, "their obduracy is strange."

He said that their blindness and obduracy were quite indescribable.

Aroused by her obduracy, Guillaume rushes at her to kiss her.

We could not afford to quarrel, but the man's obduracy angered me.

obduracy and bad choices are the abundant natural resources of the Middle East.

Mr. Graham recovered; but his old pride and obduracy did not come back.

The obduracy of the Whartons might probably be owing to these two accidents.

Yet beneath her obduracy was some vague note of commiseration which he could not understand.

Word Value for obduracy
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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