persistent refusal

Frequency: 6.711.8 per million words

Emphasizes the determined and ongoing nature of the refusal.

refusalADJECTIVE + refusal

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persistent

Examples (10)

  • The manager's persistent refusal to listen to feedback frustrated the team.
  • Despite the evidence, his persistent refusal to admit the truth remained unchanged.
  • The board's persistent refusal to increase the budget halted the project.
  • She faced a persistent refusal from the authorities to grant her a visa.
  • The negotiator was met with a persistent refusal to compromise from the other side.
  • Their persistent refusal to follow safety protocols led to several accidents.
  • We were surprised by the company's persistent refusal of our generous offer.
  • His persistent refusal to seek medical help caused his condition to worsen.
  • The witness's persistent refusal to answer questions hampered the investigation.
  • The teacher noted the student's persistent refusal to complete homework assignments.