Obdurate

Obdurate (Adj.)

Pronunciation: ob-doo-rit

Word Meaning:

1. Stubbornly resistant to change, persuasion, or moral influence; unyielding.
2. Hardened in feelings, especially against moral influence or compassionate feelings; unfeeling.

Uses in Sentence:

1. Despite numerous appeals, the obdurate criminal refused to cooperate with the authorities.
2. The manager’s obdurate stance on the policy made it difficult for employees to propose any modifications.

Synonyms:

1. Stubborn
2. Inflexible
3. Unyielding
4. Resolute
5. Obstinate

Antonyms:

1. Flexible
2. Pliable
3. Yielding
4. Amenable
5. Open-minded

Word Meaning in Hindi: “अड़ियल” (Adrial), “दृढ़ संकल्पी” (Driddh Sankalpi), “कठिन हृदय” (Kathin Hriday)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. कई आपत्तियों के बावजूद, अड़ियल अपराधी ने प्राधिकृतियों के साथ सहयोग करने से इनकार किया। (Despite numerous appeals, the obdurate criminal refused to cooperate with the authorities.)
2. प्रबंधक का दृढ़ संकल्पी स्थान के बारे में नीति पर नेतृत्व करने से कर्मचारियों को किसी भी संशोधन की प्रस्तुति करना कठिन बना दिया। (The manager’s obdurate stance on the policy made it difficult for employees to propose any modifications.)