terquedad

Definitions of terquedad
  1. noun
    resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
    synonyms: inflexibilidad, obstinación
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    type of:
    firmeza, resolución
    the trait of being resolute
  2. noun
    the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
    synonyms: obstinación, porfía, testarudez, tozudez
  3. noun
    deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
    synonyms: perversidad
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    type of:
    insubordinación, turbulencia, voluntariedad, voluntarismo
    the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
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