Definitions
- Describing a person who refuses to change their opinion or behavior despite persuasion or evidence. - Referring to a situation that is difficult to change or overcome due to stubbornness or resistance. - Talking about an object or material that is hard and difficult to shape or manipulate.
- Describing a person who is firm and unwavering in their beliefs or decisions. - Referring to a situation where someone is determined and unyielding in their stance. - Talking about an object or material that is hard and unbreakable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong and unyielding attitude or behavior.
- 2Both words can refer to a person, situation, or object.
- 3Both words suggest a level of difficulty in changing or altering the subject.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Obstinate implies a negative connotation of stubbornness or resistance, while adamant suggests a positive connotation of determination and conviction.
- 2Flexibility: Obstinate implies a lack of flexibility or openness to change, while adamant suggests a strong commitment to a particular belief or decision.
- 3Intensity: Obstinate suggests a more extreme or rigid stance, while adamant can also imply a firm but reasonable position.
- 4Usage: Obstinate is more commonly used to describe people or situations, while adamant is more commonly used to describe a person's attitude or decision.
- 5Formality: Adamant is generally considered more formal than obstinate.
Remember this!
Obstinate and adamant both describe a strong and unyielding attitude or behavior. However, obstinate has a negative connotation of stubbornness and resistance, while adamant has a positive connotation of determination and conviction. Obstinate implies a lack of flexibility or openness to change, while adamant suggests a strong commitment to a particular belief or decision. Adamant is more formal and is commonly used to describe a person's attitude or decision, while obstinate is more commonly used to describe people or situations.
