obdurate
1 of 1adjective/ˈɑbdərɪt/
Forms:more obdurate,most obdurate
1
stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or course, especially in doing wrong
- The criminal remained obdurate, refusing to admit guilt.
- He was obdurate in his dishonesty, even when confronted with evidence.
- An obdurate refusal to follow the rules led to his downfall.
- She stayed obdurate, continuing her reckless spending.
- The obdurate student ignored repeated warnings.
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2
emotionally hardened; unmoved by pity, compassion, or tender feelings
- The king was obdurate to the cries of his starving people.
- She gave an obdurate response, showing no sympathy for their suffering.
- His obdurate nature made him seem cold and unapproachable.
- The judge was obdurate, unmoved by the prisoner's tears.
- An obdurate heart cannot be softened by kindness.