set in stone

ADJECTIVE

adamant

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 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

carved in stone

Synonyms

WEAK

established etched in stone firm immutable permanent set in concrete unchangeable

ADJECTIVE

concrete

Synonyms

STRONG

caked calcified cemented compact compressed congealed conglomerated consolidated dried firm indurate petrified poured set solid solidified steeled

WEAK

monolithic precast strong unyielding

Antonyms

STRONG

flexible indefinite loose slack soft

WEAK

abstract bending ideal immaterial intangible pliable

ADJECTIVE

immovable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immobile immutable impassive inflexible motionless stationary steadfast uncompromising unshakable unyielding

STRONG

adamant constant fast firm set solid stable

WEAK

dead set on dug in hard-nosed immotile intransigent locked-in obdurate quiescent resolute rooted secure set in concrete standpat stick to guns stuck unalterable unchangeable unmodifiable unwavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flexible mobile moving unfixed willing yielding

STRONG

changeable inconstant indefinite loose movable soft supple undecided unstable untrustworthy wavering

ADJECTIVE

inexorable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implacable inescapable merciless relentless unrelenting

WEAK

adamant adamantine bound bound and determined compulsory dead set on dogged hard harsh hell bent on immobile immovable ineluctable inflexible ironclad like death and taxes locked-in mean business necessary no going back obdurate obstinate remorseless resolute rigid severe single-minded stubborn unappeasable unbending uncompromising unmovable unyielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

kind merciful nice sympathetic

WEAK

flexible lenient remorseful yielding

ADJECTIVE

intractable/intransigent

Synonyms

WEAK

awkward bullheaded cantankerous contrary hang-tough hard-line headstrong immovable incompliant incurable indocile indomitable insoluble locked-in mulish obdurate obstinate pat pertinacious perverse pigheaded recalcitrant refractory resolute self-willed tenacious tough unbending uncompromising uncooperative undisciplined ungovernable unmanageable unpliable unruly unyielding wayward wild willful

Antonyms

WEAK

amenable easy facile manageable

ADJECTIVE

obdurate

Synonyms

WEAK

adamant bullhead callous cold fish dogged firm fixed hanging tough hard hard-boiled hard-hearted hard-nosed harsh heartless immovable implacable indurate inexorable inflexible iron mean mulish obstinate perverse relentless rigid stiff-necked thick-skinned tough unbending uncompassionate uncompromising uncooperative unemotional unfeeling unimpressible unrelenting unshakable unsympathetic unyielding

Antonyms

WEAK

amenable gentle submissive susceptible yielding

ADJECTIVE

opinionated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertive cocky stubborn

WEAK

adamant arbitrary biased bigoted bossy bullheaded cocksure conceited dictatorial doctrinaire dogmatic hard-line high-handed inflexible intransigent locked-in obdurate obstinate one-sided oracular overbearing pigheaded positive pragmatic pragmatical prejudiced self-assertive set on single-minded tilted uncompromising unyielding weighted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shy

WEAK

compromising indifferent open-minded

ADJECTIVE

permanent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

durable enduring long-lasting perpetual stable

STRONG

everlasting invariable perennial set

WEAK

abiding changeless continual diurnal fixed for keeps forever forever and a day immutable imperishable in for the long haul indestructible perdurable perduring persistent set in concrete steadfast unchanging unfading

Antonyms

STRONGEST

temporary

STRONG

changing

WEAK

ephemeral

ADJECTIVE

rigid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant austere definite exact fixed hard-line harsh inflexible intransigent rigorous solid stern stringent uncompromising unyielding

WEAK

adamantine bullheaded changeless chiseled dead set determined firm hard incompliant inelastic inexorable invariable locked-in obdurate set single-minded static strait-laced unalterable unbending unbreakable unchanging undeviating unmoving unpermissive unrelenting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken easy flexible gentle imprecise indefinite inexact irresolute lenient mild pliant soft tolerant unfixed unreliable willing yielding

WEAK

bending limber pliable

ADJECTIVE

set

Synonyms

STRONG

agreed appointed arranged bent concluded confirmed determined entrenched established firm fixed immovable intent ironclad obstinate pat prearranged predetermined prescribed regular resolved rooted scheduled settled specified stated stipulated

WEAK

certain customary dead set on decisive definite hanging tough inveterate locked-in pigheaded resolute rigid solid as a rock steadfast stiff-necked stubborn unflappable usual well-set

Antonyms

STRONG

changeable indefinite irresolute undecided unsettled variable wavering weak yielding

ADJECTIVE

solid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stable steady

STRONG

firm regular

WEAK

agreed consecutive consentient continued like a rock unalloyed unanimous unbroken undivided uninterrupted united unmixed

Antonyms

WEAK

broken divided incomplete incontinuous intermittent

ADJECTIVE

stable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial

STRONG

abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform

WEAK

brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak

STRONG

changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound

WEAK

inconstant shaky wobbly

ADJECTIVE

steady

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constant durable regular reliable safe solid substantial

STRONG

abiding enduring even firm immovable patterned set stabile uniform

WEAK

brick-wall certain changeless equable never-failing solid as a rock steadfast steady-going sure unchangeable unchanging unfaltering unfluctuating unqualified unquestioning unshaken unvarying unwavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irregular undependable unreliable unsteady untrustworthy vulnerable

STRONG

different flexible indefinite movable moving soft unfixed

WEAK

broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unstable weak wobbly

ADJECTIVE

unbending

Synonyms

STRONG

crisp firm obstinate reserved

WEAK

aloof distant do-or-die dug in formal hard as nails hard-line hold one's ground hold the fort hold the line incompliant inelastic inexorable inflexible intractable locked-in obdurate relentless resolute severe single-minded standing one's ground standing pat sticking to one's guns stiff strict stubborn uncompromising unflexible unrelenting unswayable unyielding uptight

Antonyms

STRONG

flexible soft yielding

WEAK

bending pliable pliant relaxed

ADJECTIVE

uncompromising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined hard-line inflexible intransigent obstinate relentless resolute rigid single-minded steadfast

WEAK

brick-wall decided firm hang-tough hard-core inexorable locked obdurate pigheaded stiff-necked strict strong tough unbending

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flexible irresolute pliable pliant soft weak willing yielding

WEAK

compromising cooperative open

ADJECTIVE

unwavering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding determined enduring intense resolute single-minded staunch steadfast unflagging unflappable unqualified unshakable unswerving

WEAK

brick-wall dead set on dedicated firm fixed never-failing pat regular set solid steady sure undeviating unfaltering unshaken untiring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresolute unreliable wavering weak

WEAK

changeable changing inconsistent varying

Example Sentences

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The last verse of the song says it all: “You know that flag flying over the courthouse means certain things are set in stone / Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t.”

From Salon • May 28, 2026

These risk weightings aren’t set in stone and can rise under various circumstances, including if more of the underlying loans become delinquent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

If the Chargers were a home, general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh are in agreement: its foundation is set in stone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

This change is not set in stone — it will be subject to a public consultation before the government makes a decision.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

“There may be decisions to make, and surprises in store. Life takes us to unexpected places sometimes. The future is never set in stone, remember that.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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