formal
: refusing to do what other people want : not willing to change your opinion or the way you do something : stubborn
He is known for his obdurate determination.
Officials at the hospital were obdurate. [=adamant] The patient could have no visitors.
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“Obdurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/obdurate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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