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Word of the Day
: March 22, 2023
\AHB-duh-rut\ adjective
What It Means
Obdurate is a formal word that means “resistant to persuasion.” It is usually used to describe someone who is stubborn or not willing to change their opinion or the way they do something.
// We all admire his obdurate refusal to give up on his goal despite the many challenges he faced.
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