immovability

noun

Definition of immovabilitynext
as in recalcitrance

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  1. recalcitrance
  2. rigidity
  3. disobedience
Noun
  • That could irk some farmers, especially those at odds with John Deere over the company’s recalcitrance over self-repairs.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But recalcitrance among the top brass continued to thwart meaningful change.
    Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of recalcitrance
Noun
  • The result is a boat that delivers high strength and rigidity, but with light weight.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Birch was chosen for its strength, rigidity, and light grain, and the desk was designed for the owner who telecommutes.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigidity
Noun
  • Yes From an early age, we are taught that obedience is good, and disobedience is bad.
    Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In the past six years, Ohio has issued close to 885,000 suspensions and expulsions for comments and misbehaviors tagged as disobedience or disruption.
    Meredith Kolodner, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Definition of disobedience
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