Obdurate

OB-duh-rut

Definition

  1. (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.

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