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View usage for: (ɒbdjʊrət, US -dʊr-) adjectiveIf you describe someone as obdurate, you think that they are being unreasonable in their refusal to change their decision or opinion. [formal, disapproval] ...obdurate defenders of the status quo. Synonyms: obstinate, firm, dogged, determined More Synonyms of obdurate obdurate in British English (ˈɒbdjʊrɪt) adjective1. not easily moved by feelings or supplication; hardhearted 2. impervious to persuasion, esp to moral persuasion Derived forms obduracy (ˈobduracy) or obdurateness (ˈobdurateness) noun obdurately (ˈobdurately) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin obdūrāre to make hard, from ob- (intensive) + dūrus hard; compare endureobdurate in American English (ˈɑbdʊrɪt; ˈɑbdjʊrɪt) adjective1. not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hardhearted 2. hardened and unrepenting; impenitent 3. not giving in readily; stubborn; obstinate; inflexible SIMILAR WORDS: inˈflexible Derived forms obduracy (ˈobduracy) (ˈɑbdʊrəsi ; ˈɑbdjʊrəsi) noun obdurately (ˈobdurately) adverb Word origin ME < L obduratus, pp. of obdurare, to harden < ob-, intens. (see ob-) + durare, to harden < durus, hard: see duress Examples of 'obdurate' in a sentenceobdurate Definition not to be persuaded The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo. Synonyms fixed unrelenting steadfast strong-minded stiff-necked unshakeable or unshakable contumacious (literary) pertinacious indurate (rare) proof against persuasion unimpressible Opposites yielding , flexible , compliant , amenable , submissive , malleable , pliant , tractable , biddable Additional synonymsDefinition unshakable in determination or purpose She is adamant that she will not resign. Synonyms determined, firm, fixed, stiff, rigid, set, relentless, stubborn, uncompromising, insistent, resolute, inflexible, unrelenting, inexorable, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, unbending, obdurate, unshakable Synonyms obstinate, stubborn, perverse, rebellious, intractable, recalcitrant, haughty, intransigent, headstrong, obdurate, stiff-necked, disobedient, refractory, pig-headed, insubordinateDefinition firmly decided He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. Synonyms resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-minded- oar
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Additional synonymsDefinition obstinately determined through sheer dogged determination Synonyms determined, steady, persistent, stubborn, firm, staunch, persevering, resolute, single-minded, tenacious, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, indefatigable, immovable, stiff-necked, unshakable, unflagging, pertinaciousDefinition having determination or strength He held a firm belief in the afterlife. Synonyms determined, true, settled, fixed, resolved, strict, definite, set on, adamant, stalwart, staunch, resolute, inflexible, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unswerving, unbending, obdurate, unshakeable, unalterable, unshaken, unfalteringDefinition determined to do something in one's own way and ignoring the advice of others He's very headstrong, but he's a good man underneath. Synonyms stubborn, wilful, obstinate, contrary, perverse, unruly, intractable, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, pig-headed, mulish, froward (archaic) Definition unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs On one issue, however, she was immovable. Synonyms inflexible, adamant, resolute, steadfast, constant, unyielding, unwavering, impassive, obdurate, unshakable, unchangeable, unshaken, stony-hearted, unimpressionable Definition unyielding the threat of invasion by a ruthless and implacable enemy Synonyms ruthless, cruel, relentless, uncompromising, intractable, inflexible, unrelenting, merciless, unforgiving, inexorable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, unbending, unappeasable Definition unable to be prevented from continuing or progressing the seemingly inexorable rise in unemployment Synonyms unrelenting, relentless, implacable, hard, severe, harsh, cruel, adamant, inescapable, inflexible, merciless, unyielding, immovable, remorseless, pitiless, unbending, obdurate, ineluctable, unappeasable Definition unwilling to be persuaded They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic. Synonyms obstinate, strict, relentless, firm, fixed, iron, adamant, rigorous, stubborn, stringent, uncompromising, resolute, steely, intractable, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, hard and fast, unyielding, immutable, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, dyed-in-the-wool, unchangeable, brassbound, set in your ways Definition (of a person) difficult to influence or direct How can we reduce the influence of intractable opponents? Synonyms difficult, contrary, awkward, wild, stubborn, perverse, wayward, unruly, uncontrollable, wilful, incurable, fractious, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, unmanageable, undisciplined, cantankerous, unbending, obdurate, uncooperative, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, refractory, obstreperous, pig-headed, bull-headedDefinition refusing to change one's attitude The worry is that the radicals will grow more intransigent. Synonyms uncompromising, intractable, tough, stubborn, hardline, tenacious, unyielding, obstinate, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, inflexible, unbudgeable Definition very strong a person of icy nerve and iron will Synonyms inflexible, hard, strong, tough, steel, rigid, adamant, unconditional, steely, implacable, indomitable, unyielding, immovable, unbreakable, unbending, obdurateAdditional synonymsDefinition stubborn He had a flushed, mulish look on his heavy face. Synonyms stubborn, difficult, rigid, unreasonable, perverse, intractable, inflexible, wilful, recalcitrant, obstinate, intransigent, headstrong, stiff-necked, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, cross-grainedDefinition showing persistence He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent. Synonyms determined, dogged, fixed, steady, enduring, stubborn, persevering, resolute, tireless, tenacious, steadfast, obstinate, indefatigable, immovable, assiduous, obdurate, stiff-necked, unflagging, pertinaciousDefinition stupidly stubborn In her pig-headed way, she insisted that she was right. Synonyms stubborn, contrary, perverse, obstinate, stupid, dense, inflexible, wilful, unyielding, stiff-necked, wrong-headed, self-willed, bull-headed, mulish, cross-grained, froward (archaic) Definition stubborn or rebellious refractory priests who tried to side with the king Synonyms unmanageable, difficult, stubborn, contentious, perverse, unruly, uncontrollable, intractable, wilful, recalcitrant, obstinate, headstrong, cantankerous, uncooperative, stiff-necked, disobedient, disputatious, mulish, contumacious (literary) Definition (of a person) determined and pitiless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. Synonyms merciless, hard, fierce, harsh, cruel, grim, ruthless, uncompromising, unstoppable, inflexible, unrelenting, unforgiving, inexorable, implacable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, undeviating Definition persistent and determined He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way. Synonyms obstinate, dogged, inflexible, fixed, persistent, intractable, wilful, tenacious, recalcitrant, unyielding, headstrong, unmanageable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, unshakeable, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, cross-grained, contumaciousDefinition stubborn or persistent He is regarded as a persistent and tenacious interviewer. Synonyms stubborn, dogged, determined, persistent, sure, firm, adamant, staunch, resolute, inflexible, strong-willed, steadfast, unyielding, obstinate, intransigent, immovable, unswerving, obdurate, stiff-necked, pertinaciousDefinition rigid or inflexible her unbending opposition to the old regime Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, firm, tough, severe, stubborn, hardline, uncompromising, resolute, intractable, unyieldingDefinition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms firm, tough, rigid, hardline, uncompromising, determined, relentless, adamant, stubborn, staunch, resolute, intractable, inflexible, inexorable, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-neckedDefinition determined to do things in one's own way a selfish and wilful congressman Synonyms obstinate, dogged, determined, persistent, adamant, stubborn, perverse, uncompromising, intractable, inflexible, unyielding, intransigent, headstrong, obdurate, stiff-necked, self-willed, refractory, pig-headed, bull-headed, mulish, froward (archaic) |