Obdurate

adjective · GRE

Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Example

Despite the new evidence, the obdurate committee chair would not reopen the case.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms:

stubbornunyieldinginflexible

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A) Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.. “Obdurate” means: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

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