obdomance
Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.
Examples
3 of 5Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.
Quick Quiz
The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.
Correct!
The correct answer is: obdomance
Examples
Her obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
everydayHer obdomance refusal to apologize eventually ended their long-standing friendship.
The committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
formalThe committee's obdomance adherence to outdated regulations has stifled local innovation.
Don't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
informalDon't be so obdomance; just try the new software and see if it helps.
Scholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.
academicScholars argue that the obdomance nature of the monarchy led directly to the social uprising.
The firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.
businessThe firm maintained an obdomance stance during negotiations, refusing to lower the acquisition price.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in an obdomance fashion
in an obdomance fashion
obdomance to a fault
obdomance to a fault
the obdomance of will
the obdomance of will
Often Confused With
Obstinance is the noun form of obstinate, whereas obdomance is used here as a specific adjective for persistent resistance.
Abundance refers to a large quantity, while obdomance refers to a quality of stubbornness.
Usage Notes
Though it looks like a noun due to the -ance suffix, in specific high-level contexts it is used as an adjective to describe people or policies. It carries a formal and slightly negative tone, implying that the stubbornness is irrational.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use this word as a noun (e.g., 'his obdomance was clear') because of its suffix, but in this technical usage, it functions as an adjective.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Obstinate' + 'Dominance'. If you are obdomance, your obstinance dominates the situation.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against) and 'dominari' (to rule), suggesting a 'ruling against' any outside change.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
This term is frequently found in advanced linguistic aptitude tests to measure a student's ability to infer meaning from Latin roots and context clues.
Quick Quiz
The board's _______ refusal to hear the workers' grievances led to an immediate strike.
Correct!
The correct answer is: obdomance
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a
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