adamance
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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
- resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible