obstinacy
noun [ U ] usually disapproving uk/ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/ us/ˈɑːb.stə.nə.si/
固执，顽固
the quality of being unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says
I stayed until the end out of sheer obstinacy. 出于纯粹的固执，我一直待到最后。
the obstinacy of the human spirit 人类精神的固执
See: obstinate
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- She has showed obstinacy in the face of difficulty.
- He made his case with obstinacy.
- They were merely reacting out of pride and obstinacy.