adamant

[ad-uh-muhnt, -mant] / ˈæd ə mənt, -ˌmænt /

ADJECTIVE

unyielding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined insistent intransigent resolute rigid stubborn uncompromising

STRONG

firm immovable pat set stiff

WEAK

fixed hang-tough hanging tough hard-nosed inexorable inflexible obdurate relentless set in stone standing pat unbendable unbending unrelenting unshakable unswayable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flexible irresolute lenient weak willing yielding

STRONG

indefinite movable moving soft unfixed

WEAK

pliant submissive supple

ADJECTIVE

hard like rock

Synonyms

STRONG

tough

WEAK

adamantine flinty impenetrable indestructible rock-hard unbreakable

Antonyms

WEAK

flexible pliant soft submissive supple yielding

Example Sentences

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One UK expat who was at the beach at the time of the shooting says everyone he speaks to is adamant this will not change Bondi, or Australia.

From BBC

My husband is adamant about keeping it this way as he still wants his daughter to take responsibility for her life and her choices.

From MarketWatch

He is adamant the 20-year-old's chances of a first Premier League start of the season will not be affected by it.

From BBC

The memo reports the department’s response: It was “adamant that no accommodation would be given and that they would not reach out to the attorney.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Nancy said he recognises that the ongoing turmoil is "difficult" for the Celtic fans, but the 48-year-old is adamant that he can see improvements.

From BBC

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