as in bloody-mindedness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cussedness
Noun
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This is a man who lives within the rigidity of his religion, within the confines of residential school.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025 -
Given the rigidity of the NFL’s uniform policy, the Titans could all but monopolize the use of the blue in their primary uniforms for several seasons.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Resistance to state laws Littleton isn’t just seeing recalcitrance on changes to its land-use code from its residents.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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On that front, at least, Putin’s recalcitrance may turn out to be an asset.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Outright disobedience is exceedingly rare.—
Hurubie Meko,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Cussedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cussedness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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