noun
1. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑stubbornness, ↑bullheadedness, ↑obstinacy, ↑obstinance, ↑pigheadedness
• Derivationally related forms: ↑pigheaded (for: ↑pigheadedness), ↑obstinate (for: ↑obstinance), ↑bullheaded (for: ↑bullheadedness), ↑stubborn (for: ↑stubbornness)
• Hypernyms: ↑resoluteness, ↑firmness, ↑firmness of purpose, ↑resolve, ↑resolution
• Hyponyms: ↑impenitence, ↑impenitency, ↑intransigency, ↑intransigence
2. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑self-control, ↑self-possession, ↑possession, ↑willpower, ↑will power, ↑self-command
• Hypernyms: ↑resoluteness, ↑firmness, ↑firmness of purpose, ↑resolve, ↑resolution
• Hyponyms: ↑nerves, ↑presence of mind
Useful english dictionary. 2012.