adamant
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “adamant” mean?
adjective.refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
SAT Usage
The term often appears in contexts involving conflict, debate, or personal conviction, emphasizing a strong, unwavering stance. It implies firmness and resolve, suggesting that the individual is not only unyielding but may also be resistant to reason or compromise, distinguishing it from words like "stubborn," which may lack the connotation of principled determination.
Common Confusions
Adamant implies a firm and principled refusal to change one's mind, while obstinate usually suggests a stubbornness that may not have a strong rationale behind it.
Do not choose adamant if the context emphasizes flexibility or willingness to change rather than refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Example Sentences
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She was adamant that she had not taken the money.
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She was adamant about completing the project on time despite numerous obstacles.