Often implies a negative judgment of being too stubborn, especially when compromise is needed.

Negative Connotation

'Obduracy' is different from 'determination'; it suggests a refusal to change, sometimes irrationally.

Confusion with Determination

Used in formal or literary contexts, not in casual conversation.

Indicates someone's controlled emotional response, which might be unexpected.

May mistakenly be viewed as lack of caring rather than self-control or resilience.

Often used in literature to portray a character's complex coping mechanism.