obdurate
ob
ˈɑb
aab
du
rate
rət
rēt
British pronunciation
/ˈɒbdjɔːɹət/

Definition & Meaning of "obdurate"in English

obdurate
01

stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or course, especially in doing wrong

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Examples
The criminal remained obdurate, refusing to admit guilt.
02

emotionally hardened; unmoved by pity, compassion, or tender feelings

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The king was obdurate to the cries of his starving people.
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