cussedness

noun

Definition of cussednessnext
as in bloody-mindedness

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  1. rigidity
  2. recalcitrance
  3. disobedience
Noun
  • In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fractional leaders can help address the pain points of traditional models, like the high costs of full-time executives or the rigidity of consulting arrangements.
    Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of rigidity
Noun
  • But recalcitrance among the top brass continued to thwart meaningful change.
    Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Trying to figure out how to deal with a man whose seems more wired for recalcitrance than responsiveness.
    Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
Definition of recalcitrance
Noun
  • The disobedience that led to Braun’s removal from that gym might’ve been a trait that needed maturation, but the underlying swagger and cockiness are essential to what his current coach, Michael Malone, wants from him.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Whistle-blowing, by contrast, is closer to deliberate disobedience on the battlefield.
    Michael Walzer, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Definition of disobedience
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