adverb
- in a stubborn and unyielding manner; refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
Usage: formal
Examples
- She obdurately refused to apologize despite overwhelming evidence of her mistake.
- The committee obdurately maintained their position throughout the lengthy negotiations.
- He obdurately clung to his outdated beliefs about technology.
- The defendant obdurately denied all charges against him.
- Despite pleas from family members, she obdurately continued her dangerous behavior.
- The mayor obdurately opposed any changes to the city’s zoning laws.