The meaning of Obstinateness and additional information.

Obstinate(a.) Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; -- usually implying unreasonableness.

Obstinate(a.) Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions.

Obstination(n.) Obstinacy; stubbornness.