You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for June 13.

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Today’s word is adamant, spelled a-d-a-m-a-n-t.

adamant /ˈædəmənt/ adjective

determined not to change your opinion or a decision that you have made SYN UNYIELDING

She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.

Madonna is adamant that she will not tour this year.

Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.

She was adamant about becoming a dancer.

Two top investment banks, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, are adamant about workers returning to the office.

— Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 May 2021

When Knight spoke to Frayer about his academic ineligibility, Frayer was adamant about not returning to school.

— New York Times, 21 Apr. 2021

Choose the Right Synonym for adamant

Adjective

INFLEXIBLE, OBDURATE, ADAMANT mean unwilling to alter a predetermined course or purpose. INFLEXIBLE implies rigid adherence or even servile conformity to principle. // inflexible in their demands // OBDURATE stresses hardness of heart and insensitivity to appeals for mercy or the influence of divine grace. // obdurate in his refusal to grant clemency // ADAMANT implies utter immovability in the face of all temptation or entreaty. // adamant that the work should continue //

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