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

But encountering “Dark” now, something else stands out: There is no way for a viewer to know for certain whether the word is really written on the underside, beneath all that obdurate tonnage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

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

So the boy went to the front door, rang the bell, hoping some other less obdurate servant might let him in.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes