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Obdurately: meaning, definitions and examples

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obdurately

 

[ ˈɑb.dʒʊr.ət.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, attitude

Obdurately refers to the manner in which someone stubbornly refuses to change their opinion or course of action, even in the face of persuasion or challenge. This term is often used to describe a form of unyielding behavior that displays a lack of empathy or willingness to engage with other viewpoints. It indicates a resolute firmness that can come across as harsh or insensitive. The word bears a connotation of moral inflexibility, often in a negative context.

Synonyms

adamantly, inflexibly, obstinately, stubbornly, unyieldingly

Examples of usage

  • She obdurately refused to apologize for her actions.
  • The politician obdurately stood by his controversial decision.
  • Despite the evidence presented, he obdurately maintained his stance.

Translations

Translations of the word "obdurately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstinadamente

🇮🇳 जिद्दी तरीके से

🇩🇪 hartnäckig

🇮🇩 keras kepala

🇺🇦 уперто

🇵🇱 uporczywie

🇯🇵 頑固に (gankoni)

🇫🇷 obstinément

🇪🇸 obstinadamente

🇹🇷 inatla

🇰🇷 고집스럽게 (gojipseureopge)

🇸🇦 بإصرار (bi'isarar)

🇨🇿 neústupně

🇸🇰 neústupne

🇨🇳 顽固地 (wángù de)

🇸🇮 trmasto

🇮🇸 stubbornly

🇰🇿 табандылықпен

🇬🇪 დაუნდობლად (daundoblada)

🇦🇿 təkidli

🇲🇽 obstinadamente

Word origin

The word 'obdurately' originates from the Latin word 'obduratus', which is the past participle of 'obdurare', meaning 'to harden'. The prefix 'ob-' translates to 'against', while 'durare' means 'to endure or last'. Together, they suggest a sense of being hardened against change or influence. This term was adopted into Middle English, reflecting the evolution of language where various elements from Latin influenced English vocabulary. Its use has persisted, particularly in literary and rhetorical contexts, to describe a profound level of stubbornness or resistance toward external pressures, often signifying a moral or ethical dimension to one's inflexibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,976, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.