Difference between Stubbornness and Obstinacy

What is the difference between Stubbornness and Obstinacy?

Stubbornness as a noun is the state of being stubborn. while Obstinacy as a noun is the state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being stubborn.

Example sentence: I think my stubbornness, hardheadedness and stupidity is what has allowed me to play for 20 years.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

Example sentence: The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.

We hope you now know whether to use Stubbornness or Obstinacy in your sentence.