adamance
Translation
adamance, stubbornness, insistence
Examples
Her adamance on the issue was surprising.
Her adamance on the issue was surprising.
Grammar Patterns
((sb's)) adamance ((on/about sth.)) someone's stubbornness on a topic Her adamance on the issue was surprising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stubbornness, inflexibility, insistence; Antonyms: flexibility, compliance
Etymology
From Latin 'adamas' (unconquerable, hardest metal), plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance'.
Memory Tips
Think of a diamond ('adamas'), which is incredibly hard and unyielding. Adamance is like having a diamond-hard opinion.