noun as in strong fondness

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recalcitrance, unrepentance

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Example:His recalcitrance continued to thwart the progress of the negotiations.

Definition:Stubborn refusal to change one's beliefs or behavior; unwillingness to comply or submit.

From recalcitrance

Example:The convict's unrepentance was evident in his unapologetic demeanor.

Definition:The state of refusing to feel remorse or regret for one's actions; persistent wickedness.

From unrepentance