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adamant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈædəmənt/

adamant means: Firmly determined to keep an opinion or decision, even when others disagree.

adjective

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Firmly determined to keep an opinion or decision, even when others disagree.

  • She was adamant about leaving early.
  • He remained adamant despite our objections.
  • They were adamant that the decision was correct.

How to use it: adamant that… (She was adamant that we should stay.); adamant about something (He was adamant about keeping the original plan.)

Similar words: firm, unyielding, inflexible

Opposites: flexible

Common phrases: remain adamant, adamant refusal, adamant about something

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What does adamant mean?

Firmly determined to keep an opinion or decision, even when others disagree.

What is adamant in other languages?

Türkçe: kararlı · Español: inflexible · Français: inflexible · Deutsch: unbeirrbar · Italiano: irremovibile · 日本語: 断固とした

How do you pronounce adamant?

It is pronounced /ˈædəmənt/.

How do you use adamant in a sentence?

She was adamant about leaving early. He remained adamant despite our objections.

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