obduracy

Her obduracy in negotiations made reaching a compromise impossible.

Despite numerous warnings, his obduracy led to his downfall.

The teacher tried to reason with the student, but his obduracy was unyielding.

Her obduracy in following the rules sometimes caused conflicts with her colleagues.

The company's obduracy in refusing to negotiate led to a prolonged strike.

His obduracy in sticking to outdated methods hindered the team's progress.

The manager's obduracy in decision-making alienated many employees.

Despite the evidence presented, his obduracy prevented him from admitting his mistake.

The politician's obduracy in changing his stance cost him the election.

The team's obduracy in sticking to their strategy paid off in the end with a victory.

He did not want to obey the head's obduracy.

So in her bosom even now; the strongest qualities she possessed, long turned upon themselves, became a heap of obduracy, that rose against a friend.