Synonyms of obdurate
9 similar words
Another word for obdurate is unyielding. Other synonyms of obdurate are headstrong and unrepentant.
Synonyms and similar words for obdurate
adjectiveStubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
- hardened
- hard-hearted
- impertinent
- intractable
- unrepentantFeeling or showing no sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.
- unyieldingNot giving in; not bending; stubborn.
- recalcitrant
- headstrongDetermined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- obdureSynonym of obdurate.
Meaning of obdurate
- adjective Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
- adjective Physically hardened, toughened.
- adjective Hardened against feeling; hard-hearted.
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Questions about synonyms of obdurate
- What is another word for obdurate?
- Obdurate has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unyielding, headstrong and unrepentant.
- What does obdurate mean?
- Obdurate means stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
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