Obdurate: meaning, definitions and examples
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obdurate
[ ˈɒbdjʊrɪt ]
stubborn
Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Synonyms
adamant, firm, inflexible, stubborn, unyielding
Examples of usage
- He is obdurate in his refusal to compromise.
- No amount of reasoning could soften her obdurate stance.
- The obdurate child refused to eat his vegetables.
- Despite the evidence presented, he remained obdurate in his beliefs.
unmoved
Not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hard-hearted.
Synonyms
callous, cold-hearted, insensitive, ruthless, unfeeling
Examples of usage
- Her obdurate attitude towards the suffering of others was disheartening.
- The judge's obdurate response shocked the courtroom.
- Despite the emotional plea, he remained obdurate in his decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "obdurate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obstinado
🇮🇳 अड़ियल
🇩🇪 hartnäckig
🇮🇩 keras kepala
🇺🇦 затятий
🇵🇱 nieustępliwy
🇯🇵 頑固な (ganko na)
🇫🇷 obstiné
🇪🇸 obstinado
🇹🇷 inatçı
🇰🇷 완고한 (wangohan)
🇸🇦 عنيد
🇨🇿 tvrdohlavý
🇸🇰 tvrdohlavý
🇨🇳 顽固的 (wángù de)
🇸🇮 trmast
🇮🇸 þrjóskur
🇰🇿 қырсық
🇬🇪 ჯიუტი
🇦🇿 inadkar
🇲🇽 obstinado
Word origin
The word 'obdurate' originated from the Latin word 'obduratus', which means 'hardened'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. Over time, 'obdurate' has come to be associated with a sense of stubbornness and inflexibility. The term has been used in various literary works and contexts to describe individuals who are unyielding in their beliefs or actions.