the quality of being unwilling to change your opinion or stop doing something, even when it might not be smart.
From 'stubborn' (Middle English, possibly from 'stub' meaning a short piece left behind) + '-ness' (state of being).
Stubbornness is fascinating because it's almost identical to 'perseverance' in action—the only difference is whether you succeed! History celebrates stubborn people who fought for rights, but criticizes those who refused progress.
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