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obdurate

/ˈɒbdjərət/adjective

उच्चारण ऑब्ड्यरट

हठी, अड़ियल, दुराग्रही

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adjective
  1. 1

    formal, disapproving

    refusing to change your opinion or your actions, even when people try to persuade you

    हठी, अड़ियल, दुराग्रही

    • The obdurate landlord refused to lower the rent by a single rupee.
    • He remained obdurate despite his family's pleas.
    • The minister remained obdurate and would not discuss any compromise with the farmers.
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    • Radhika was obdurate about finishing the project on her own terms.
    • Despite repeated appeals, the board stayed obdurate and rejected every request.

    Synonyms stubborn obstinate unyielding

    Opposite flexible yielding amenable

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obdurately adv.obduracy noun
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