Obdurate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbdərət/

Obdurate (adjective)

  1. not willing to change your opinion or actions, even when others try to persuade you.
  2. showing a strong refusal to change your mind or actions.

Examples

  • The obdurate child refused to eat vegetables.
  • An obdurate employee ignored the manager's advice.

Common collocations: obdurate refusal, obdurate stance, obdurate attitude, obdurate determination

Synonyms of Obdurate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Obdurate

  • describing willingness to change
  • describing giving way under pressure