- Today's Word
Obdurate
OB-duh-rut
Definition
- (adjective) Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; unyielding.
Example
Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained obdurate in his refusal to admit wrongdoing.
Fun Fact
“Obdurate” comes from the Latin obdurare, meaning “to harden.” The word was originally used in religious texts to describe those who resisted divine influence. Today, it describes anyone who refuses to budge—whether a defiant toddler, a determined activist, or an unyielding negotiator.
(adjective) Attractive or appealing in a sweet, innocent, or endearing way.
Her winsome smile put everyone at ease the moment she walked into the room.
From Old English wynn, meaning “joy” or “delight.”