Definition of Obdurate

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn

Examples of Obdurate in a sentence

Although the hurricane was rapidly coming their way, the townspeople were obdurate and did not leave their homes.  🔊

Sometimes, you are too obdurate for your own good!  🔊

Despite the defendant’s apology, the judge was obdurate and gave him a thirty-year sentence.  🔊

Because Janice was obdurate, she did not shed a single tear while hearing the tragic story.  🔊

Wise beyond his seven years, Henry knew his mother was too obdurate to be affected by his tears.  🔊

With his obdurate personality and intense dislike for people, Jonathan had all the makings of a professional killer.  🔊

Even though his fellow teammates urged him to accept the new coach, the star basketball player remained obdurate and refused to follow the coach’s directions.  🔊

The protestors were obdurate and did not move even when the police arrived.  🔊

Will you stop being so obdurate and at least listen to my point of view?  🔊

Obdurate and quick to judge, the detective believed every suspect was guilty.  🔊

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