adamant

adjective

ˈa-də-mənt How to pronounce adamant (audio)
Definition of adamantnext
as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage

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How is the word adamant different from other adjectives like it?

The words inflexible and obdurate are common synonyms of adamant. While all three words mean "unwilling to alter a predetermined course or purpose," adamant implies utter immovability in the face of all temptation or entreaty.

adamant that the work should continue

When is it sensible to use inflexible instead of adamant?

The words inflexible and adamant can be used in similar contexts, but inflexible implies rigid adherence or even slavish conformity to principle.

inflexible in their demands

When could obdurate be used to replace adamant?

The words obdurate and adamant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obdurate stresses hardness of heart and insensitivity to appeals for mercy or the influence of divine grace.

obdurate in his refusal to grant clemency

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Recent Examples of adamant While the numbers speak for their footwear (MSCHF sold over 20,000 pairs of its big red boots, priced at $350 each), the collective is adamant about not being perceived as another streetwear brand. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 Jellison is adamant that Baumeister didn’t act alone. —Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025 Theoretically, then, the pressure is off, but Howe is adamant this season cannot be allowed to peter out. —Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 And while head coach Carlo Ancelotti was adamant that Alvarez kicked the ball twice, Simeone wasn’t having any of it after being shown a clip of it by Movistar prior to heading to his post-match press conference. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adamant

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