Adamant
Rigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
adjectiveAdamant
Rigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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Imagine This
A stubborn ant is blocking traffic. Other ants shout, 'Move, you damn ant!'
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Sounds Like
AD-uh-mษnt
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Looks Like
A dam ant
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Remember This
Etymology ties to Greek adamas 'unconquerable' and Latin adamantem, originally meaning 'unbreakable' or 'diamond'; the sense of rigid firmness comes from that idea.
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Other Forms
adamantlyadverb
adamancynoun
adamantnessnoun
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Connect With
unyielding, obstinate, resolute, steadfast, inflexible
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Note
Typically used to describe people who refuse to change their minds or plans. Do not confuse with 'adamantine' (extremely hard) or 'adamance' (rare noun).