obdurate

[ˈɒbdjʊrət]

obdurate Definition

• 1. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
• 2. hardened in feelings, especially against moral influence

Using obdurate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obdurate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Despite all the evidence against him, he remained obdurate.

• Example

  The obdurate old man refused to listen to anyone else's opinion.

• Example

  Her obdurate attitude made it difficult to reason with her.

obdurate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obdurate

• unyielding
• inflexible
• adamant
• resolute
• firm

Antonyms for obdurate

• yielding
• compliant
• pliable

Phrases with obdurate

• obdurate heart

  a heart that is hardened and unfeeling

  Example

  He had an obdurate heart and was unwilling to forgive.

• obdurate resistance

  stubborn resistance to change or persuasion

  Example

  The obdurate resistance of the company's management to the union's demands led to a prolonged strike.

• obdurate pride

  an unyielding sense of self-importance or arrogance

  Example

  His obdurate pride prevented him from admitting his mistakes.

Origins of obdurate

from Latin 'obduratus', past participle of 'obdurare', meaning 'to harden'

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Summary: obdurate in Brief

'Obdurate' [ˈɒbdjʊrət] is an adjective used to describe someone who is stubbornly refusing to change their opinion or course of action. It can also refer to someone who is hardened in their feelings, especially against moral influence. Examples of usage include 'Despite all the evidence against him, he remained obdurate.' and 'Her obdurate attitude made it difficult to reason with her.' Synonyms include 'unyielding,' 'inflexible,' and 'adamant.'