noun
- the quality of being stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
- the state of being hardened in feelings, especially showing no remorse or pity
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- The defendant’s obdurateness in refusing to apologize shocked the courtroom.
- Her obdurateness about changing the policy frustrated her colleagues.
- The dictator’s obdurateness led to years of unnecessary suffering.
- Despite multiple warnings, his obdurateness prevented any compromise.
- The committee was surprised by the mayor’s obdurateness on the budget issue.
- Their obdurateness in the face of clear evidence was troubling.