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adamant

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adamant

(adjective)

Meaning

refusing to be persuaded

Example

"Despite the objections, she remained adamant about her decision to travel alone."

Synonyms

unyieldinginflexibleresolute

Antonyms

flexibleyieldingindecisive

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'adamas', meaning invincible or untameable.

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