adamant
utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
too hard to cut, break, or pierce.
any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.
a legendary stone of impenetrable hardness, formerly sometimes identified with the diamond.
Origin of adamant
1Other words for adamant
Opposites for adamant
Other words from adamant
- ad·a·man·cy [ad-uh-muhn-see], /ˈæd ə mən si/, ad·a·mance, noun
- ad·a·mant·ly, adverb
- un·ad·a·mant, adjective
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How to use adamant in a sentence
Theismann is adamant the team must conserve its draft capital because the offense has other positional needs, and he said he would be hesitant to trade for someone he’s not sure is better than what the team already has, including Darnold.
Should Washington draft a quarterback? Make a trade? Stand pat? Five experts weigh in. | Sam Fortier, Nicki Jhabvala | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostIn the interview with Right Side, though, Lindell was adamant that his business would see more benefit than harm.
MyPillow CEO says Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Wayfair are dropping his products | Taylor Telford | January 19, 2021 | Washington PostSome people are adamant that an SEO project is a one-time thing and they can work on their own after.
Five reasons why clients are leaving your agency | Service Provider Pro (SPP.co) | January 12, 2021 | Search Engine WatchLaborín Valdez said Mexico is adamant that the Tijuana River water is theirs and reusable but there’s simply no concrete path to do so.
Who Owns the Tijuana River – and Who Needs Its Water Most | MacKenzie Elmer and Vicente Calderón | January 11, 2021 | Voice of San Diego
British Dictionary definitions for adamant
/ (ˈædəmənt) /
unshakable in purpose, determination, or opinion; unyielding
a less common word for adamantine (def. 1)
any extremely hard or apparently unbreakable substance
a legendary stone said to be impenetrable, often identified with the diamond or loadstone
Origin of adamant
1Derived forms of adamant
- adamantly, adverb
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