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Adamant

Stubbornly unyielding in opinion or decision; unwilling to change one's mind despite persuasion or reasons.

adjective
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Imagine This

Imagine a courtroom statue that sits unmoved on a pedestal as every argument is presented around it, showing no sign of bending or giving way.

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Sounds Like

หˆรฆd.ษ™.mษ™nt

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Looks Like

Looks like a typical adjective ending in -ant; visually resembles other -ant adjectives such as important, relevant.

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Remember This

Adamant is often used with about or that to describe a person's firm stance. It is related to the noun adamancy and the adjective adamantine, both reflecting the idea of hardness or immovability.

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Other Forms

adamancynoun
adamantlyadverb
adamantineadjective
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Connect With

unyielding, resolute, obstinate, inflexible, steadfast

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Note

Use adamant to describe a strong, unwavering stance rather than a temporary stubborn mood. It carries a stronger sense than 'firm' or 'determined' and can imply pride or obstinacy in some contexts.

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