obdurate

Example Sentences

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To the religious authorities in England in the early 16th century, an obdurate Oxford scholar became a public enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

During the New Deal, the most obdurate critics of Franklin Roosevelt’s policies were Democrats — Southern Democrats, to be sure, but his party members nonetheless — while among his most loyal supporters were liberal Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

But wicketkeeper Jurel looked assured and Ashwin was typically obdurate.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

Admittedly, with that preeminence has come changes that even an obdurate critic like me must hail.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023

The thumping, obdurate stresses of “blood, sweat, toil and tears” were no accident of rhythm.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith