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Today’s Word

Part of Speech
adjective
Definition
- Stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing.
- Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
- Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings.
History
First seen in 15th century Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin obdūrātus, going back to Latin, past participle of obdūrāre “to harden, be persistent, hold out,” from ob-, perfective prefix + dūrāre “to harden, hold out, endure.”
~https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obdurate
Synonyms
callous, pitiless, uncharitable
Antonyms
Usage and Examples
Here are a couple of examples:
- He is known for his obdurate determination.
- Obdurate and quick to judge, the detective believed every suspect was guilty.