Definition

Noun: * The quality or state of being adamant; unyielding firmness, especially in purpose or opinion. It describes a resolute and inflexible determination.

Usage

• "Adamance" is a formal noun used to describe an unwavering, often stubborn, stance. It typically refers to a person's attitude or the nature of their position.
• It is often used with prepositions like in () or of ().
• Common collocations include: .

Examples

• Despite the overwhelming evidence, she maintained her adamance in denying the claim.
• The union's adamance during negotiations led to a prolonged strike.
• He was surprised by the adamance of her decision to leave.
• The success of the protest was due to the collective adamance of the participants.

Advanced Usage

• "with adamance": Used adverbially to describe how an action is performed.
  • She argued her point with great adamance.
• "adamance in the face of [something]": Highlights inflexibility despite opposition or difficulty.
  • His adamance in the face of criticism was both admirable and frustrating.

Variants and Related Words

• Adamant (adjective): Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
  • She was adamant that she had seen him.
• Adamantly (adverb): In an adamant manner.
  • He adamantly refused the offer.

Synonyms

• Stubbornness: Dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position.
• Inflexibility: Unwillingness to change or compromise.
• Obduracy: Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or course of action.
• Resoluteness: The quality of being admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Antonyms

• Flexibility: Willingness to change or compromise.
• Compliance: The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
• Pliability: Easily bent; flexible in attitude.

Noun

1. resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible