Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pervicacity

Noun

/ˌpɜr.vɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

Definition

The quality of being obstinate or stubborn.

Examples

Her pervicacity made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.
Despite the advice from his friends, his pervicacity led him to follow his own path.

Meaning

Pervicacity refers to a person’s tendency to be unyieldingly stubborn or resistant to change, often holding firmly to an opinion or behavior even in the face of good reasons to change.