pertinacity
Unyielding resolve shown
Pertinacity is stubborn persistence, especially in pursuing a goal despite obstacles or opposition.
The word carries a formal, slightly literary tone and can suggest either admirable determination or excessive obstinacy depending on context: Her pertinacity in tracking down the documents finally paid off.
The adjective is pertinacious.
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resolveFirmness of purpose
grit · endurance · persistence · dedication · commitment · fortitude · diligence · constancy
Unyielding adherence to position
- intransigenceRefusal to compromise
- obduracyStubborn refusal to yield
- mulishnessUnyielding resistance to persuasion
- pigheadednessStubborn refusal to yield
bullheadedness · willfulness · recalcitrance · contrariness · perversity · inflexibility · stiff-neckedness · cussedness
Resistance to deformation
- resolutenessFirmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
adamant · immovable · unshakeable · unswerving · unrelenting · unflinching · implacable · uncompromising
determination
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
resolve · grit · endurance · persistence · dedication · commitment · fortitude · diligence · constancy · stamina
obstinacy
Unyielding adherence to position
- intransigenceRefusal to compromise
- obduracyStubborn refusal to yield
- mulishnessUnyielding resistance to persuasion
pigheadedness · bullheadedness · willfulness · recalcitrance · contrariness · perversity · inflexibility · stiff-neckedness · cussedness · hardheadedness
firmness
Resistance to deformation
- resolutenessFirmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
unyielding · adamant · immovable · unshakeable · unswerving · unrelenting · unflinching · implacable · uncompromising · inflexible
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- Inquisitioninquisition, heretic, inquisitors, heretics, heresy trial
pertinacitysurrender
Cease resistance, yield
capitulation · giving up · irresolution · fickleness · abandonment
pertinacityflexibility
Ability to adapt easily
pliability · adaptability · open-mindedness · receptiveness · receptivity
pertinacitycompliance
Adhering to requirements
submission · docility · obedience · acquiescence · subservience