Correct spellings for OBSTINENCY
- abstinence My decision to practice abstinence until marriage is personal and important to me.
- obstinacy Her stubbornness and obstinacy made it difficult for her to compromise and find a solution.
If you come across the misspelling "obstinency", rest assured that there are a few correct alternatives. The correct spelling would be "obstinacy", meaning stubbornness or the quality of being obstinate. This term can accurately capture the idea of someone's refusal to change their opinion, despite opposition or reasoning.
