adamant — refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædəmənt/
Korean meaning: 완고한, 단호한, 굽히지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **애**더먼트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is adamant that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza.
- The CEO remained adamant about the new policy despite employee complaints.
- He was adamant that aliens built the pyramids, no matter what archaeologists said.
adamant
ADJECTIVE//ˈædəmənt//
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
Refusing to change her mind
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Adamant about his element, despite every comment!
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Origin
From Latin adamantem, meaning 'unconquerable' or 'very hard,' derived from the Greek adamas (adamant), which referred to the hardest substance known and was used metaphorically for something unyielding. The word entered Middle English through Old French.
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“My grandmother is adamant that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza.”
“The CEO remained adamant about the new policy despite employee complaints.”
“He was adamant that aliens built the pyramids, no matter what archaeologists said.”
“She's adamant about checking her horoscope before making any decisions.”
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