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English adjective: obdurate

1. obdurate stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing


Synonymscussed, obstinate, unrepentant


Similarunregenerate, unregenerated


Antonymsregenerate

2. obdurate showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings


SamplesHis flinty gaze.
The child's misery would move even the most obdurate heart.


Synonymsflint, flinty, granitic, stony


Similarhardhearted, heartless


Antonymssoft-boiled, softhearted









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