self-opinionatedness

noun

Definition of self-opinionatednessnext
as in obdurateness
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion self-opinionatedness is what callers to that call-in show seem to have in spades

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  1. persistence
  2. persistency
  3. resolve
  4. intransigence
  5. obstinacy
  6. obduracy
  7. determination
Noun
  • Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
  • Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.
    Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • The coming year will test our resolve, but with bold action, 2025 could mark a pivotal turning point in turning these ideas into tangible impact.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • But Trump's abrupt opposition to the deal Johnson struck and his intransigence on the debt ceiling is making that a tall order.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While nobody is mourning the fall of Bashar al-Assad—even Iran, Assad's most prolific backer, was getting tired of his intransigence—there are fears about what a post-Assad Syria might have in store.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intransigence
Noun
  • Yet, over time, Bashar Assad inherited his father’s obstinacy and brutality and increasingly relied on the security apparatus to maintain control, stifling dissent and curbing opposition.
    Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • That is the popular girl’s cross to bear, and the desperate obstinacy that comes with this realization is one of Cody’s main themes.
    Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of obstinacy
Noun
  • Related: ‘Neglected diseases’ are anything but neglected by the billion-plus people living with them One possible reason for this obduracy is that noma begins as a dental disease, and dental diseases have long been underappreciated global health concerns.
    John Button, STAT, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Andreas blames the obduracy of U.S. politicians and bureaucrats for the persistence of the drug wars, despite their evident failure and their huge financial and human costs.
    Russell Crandall, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Definition of obduracy
Noun
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of determination
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self-opinionatedness

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