adamant

/ˈædəmənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

firm in purpose or opinion; refusing to change or give in

“She remained adamant that she would not attend the party.”

2. noun

a type of extremely hard, colourless mineral, often used in industrial applications

“The drilling equipment is made of a hard metal alloy and a small amount of adamant.”

Synonyms

  • inflexible
  • obstinate
  • unyielding

Antonyms

  • flexible
  • pliable
  • yielding