Obdurate
hardOB-doo-rit
adjective
Definition
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
Examples
“The obdurate negotiator refused all compromise.”
“Despite pleas, she remained obdurate in her decision.”
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GRE Tip
Obdurate is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "intransigent" or "unyielding" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "flexible".
Related GRE Words
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
intransigent
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising
unyielding
Not giving way to pressure; firm and resolute
adamant
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
dogmatic
Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
ossify
To become rigid or fixed in attitude, opinion, or habit
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