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/
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
While the first worker easily nodded and changed his mind, the manager crossed his arms and remained completely adamant.
A(not) + DAMAN(tame) + T(state) — entering a wild state(T) that could A(not) be DAMAN(tamed), the fierce wolf remained completely adamant against the heavy chain.
Standing as hard and completely unbreakable as a glowing diamond, the king's refusal to surrender remained absolutely adamant.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + -amant (from Latin amans, lover/unconquerable one) = adamant (one who cannot be moved or persuaded, like an unyielding hard substance)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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