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Word of the Day Tuesday, August 11, 2026

obdurate

/ɒbdjʊˈreɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does obdurate mean?

adjective

Unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action; stubbornly persistent. Firmly fixed in a particular opinion or course of action.

Example

"The politician's obdurate stance on the issue made it difficult to reach a compromise."

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