obdurate

The word “obdurate” has 3 syllables: ob-du-rate

It's pronounced as /ˈɒbdjʊrət/

What is synonym and antonym for obdurate?

In the thesaurus, “obdurate” has 7 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obdurate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obdurate

adamant
hardened
merciless
ruthless
steadfast
stony
stubborn

Antonyms for obdurate

acquiescent
agreeable
amenable
benevolent
charitable
compassionate
compliant
complying
docile
flexible
gentle
humane
kind
kindly
merciful
mild
obedient
pliable
pliant
receptive
responsive
sensitive
submissive
sympathetic
tender
tractable
warm
yielding

Meanings of obdurate

verb
1. To harden; to obdure.
adjective
1. Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
2. Physically hardened, toughened.
3. Hardened against feeling; hard-hearted.

Example Sentences

The judge remained obdurate in the face of pleas for leniency, delivering a stern sentence.
Despite the emotional appeal, the politician stayed obdurate in his position on the controversial policy.
The supervisor's obdurate response to feedback hindered the team's ability to implement positive changes.
Faced with adversity, the leader displayed an obdurate determination to overcome challenges.
The criminal's obdurate refusal to confess prolonged the investigation and heightened tensions in the courtroom.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obdurate, such as: acquiescent, adamant, agreeable, amenable, benevolent, charitable, compassionate.

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