adamantad‧a‧mant /ˈædəmənt/ adjective 
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.adamant that Madonna is adamant that she will not tour this year.—adamantly adverb: Britain is adamantly opposed to the new directive.
WORD ORIGINadamant
Origin:
800-900 Old French, Latin adamas ‘hardest metal, diamond’, from GreekEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.
- Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.
- The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.
- To this day, Matthews is adamant about his innocence.
- Nicholson was always quite adamant in his own mind that his films did not encourage drug taking.
- Old-timers were very adamant about which medicines worked for them and which did not.
- Stevens is adamant that Golding and his council colleagues have failed to address prejudice in city government.
- The commission says it's adamant that the public will have the final say.
- The Prime Minister was adamant on this point.
- The Salinas government is adamant that a large devaluation would be both damaging and unnecessary.
Longman Language Activatordetermined to do something
if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you: · There's no point in trying to stop her -- it'll only make her more determined.determined to do something: · I was determined to be a professional dancer, and practised for hours every day.· Both sides in the dispute seemed determined not to compromise.determined (that): · She was determined that her children should have the best possible education.
to be determined to do something, especially something important that will affect your whole life, even if other people think you should not do it: be set on (doing) something: · Nina seems to be set on marrying him.be dead set on something (=extremely determined to do something): · I didn't particularly want to go to Africa, but Bob was dead set on the idea.
if you set your mind on something, you decide that that is what you definitely want to do or have, especially something that you will have to work hard to achieve: set your mind on (doing) something: · Once Tammy's set her mind on something, she doesn't rest until she's done it.· She's set her mind on having a big posh wedding.
to be determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of or think you should do: · Michael left school at fifteen, intent on a career in showbusiness.be intent on (doing) something: · He's always seems intent on stirring up trouble among his colleagues.
determined not to change your opinion or decision, especially when other people are trying to persuade you to change it: · The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.adamant that: · Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.be adamant in your belief/refusal/own mind: · Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.adamant about: · To this day, Matthews is adamant about his innocence.
in a way that shows that you are determined to do something: · She strode purposefully up to the door and rang the bell loudly.
formal to be determined to do something because you are sure that it is the right thing to do: be resolved to do something: · The new President is resolved to impose a number of reforms.be resolved that: · Our city authorities are resolved that the new school will be built within six months.
to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · And to prove we mean business, our members will stage a one-day strike next week.· Firm action would show both sides that the EU and the UN really meant business.
American informal to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics: · Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger.play hardball with: · The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US.
refusing to stop trying to do something even though the situation is difficult or people are opposing you: · As a reporter, David was tougher and more tenacious than the other three.· He was the most tenacious politician in South Korea.
when a law court decides that someone is innocent · "I really need to speak to you now." "Oh, all right if you insist."· We hadn't intended to stay for another drink, but our host insisted.insist (that) · Mom always insists that we keep our rooms neat.· He was a religious man who insisted his children went to church every Sunday.insist on · Many workers now insist on a smoke-free environment.insist on doing something · The man insisted on helping me find a taxi even though I told him I didn't need any help.
to say very strongly and often angrily that something should be done or given to you: · Parents are demanding greater control over their children's education.· I caught Alice going through my letters and demanded an immediate explanation.demand that: · State health inspectors have demanded that the city act immediately to clean the water supply.demand to do something: · The guards demanded to see her I.D. before they allowed her in the building.· Daley demanded to know why the police had not been called in to stop the rioting.
to say firmly that someone must not do something or behave in a particular way: · You'd better put your foot down before those kids get completely out of control.· Ed was talking about dropping out of school, but Mom and Dad put their foot down.
if someone is adamant about something, they say strongly that it must be done or that it is right and no one can persuade them to change their mind: · I didn't want to go to the party, but he was adamant and we ended up going.be adamant about: · The protesters were adamant about staying and making sure their voices were heard.be adamant that: · The company's managing director is adamant that there will be no compromise with the unions.be adamant in your opposition/refusal/desire etc: · The district attorney has been adamant in her refusal to pursue the case.
informal if someone won't take no for an answer, they insist that you must do something, even though you have told them that you do not want to do it: · You simply must come to dinner on Saturday - I won't take no for an answer!· I told him that I didn't want to go out with him, but he wouldn't take no for an answer.
to say repeatedly and strongly that someone should do something, even though they disagree: · My boss finally got me to take the course - he's very insistent.be insistent that: · Eric's parents have been insistent that he and his girlfriend get married.be insistent on: · The principal would be less insistent on kids wearing school uniforms if the school had to pay for them.
if you do something at someone's insistence , you do it because they say you must do it: · Byrd claims he was carrying the gun at his wife's insistence.· At Stevenson's insistence, Reynold's name was kept on the list.at the insistence of somebody: · U.S. troops were finally removed from the country at the insistence of Congress.
informal to insist that someone should not do something, especially because you want to help them in some way: · I've offered to pay Simon for fixing my car, but he won't hear of it.· Jack wouldn't hear of Debbie going back to work so soon after the baby was born.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant. Britain is adamantly opposed to the new directive.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made: She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant. Britain is adamantly opposed to the new directive.· Nicholson was always quite adamant in his own mind that his films did not encourage drug taking.· One thing about which Marx and Engels are quite adamant is the nature of the state.
She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.adamant that Madonna is adamant that she will not tour this year.—adamantly adverb: Britain is adamantly opposed to the new directive.