What does obdurately mean?
Obdurately means In an obdurate manner; stubbornly, intractably or inflexibly..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In an obdurate manner; stubbornly, intractably or inflexibly..
The sparse grey locks he combed were fewer and greyer: and though the accustomed mouth circle was as obdurately set as of old, his head waggled purposelessly: and his hands fumbled stiffly as he folded and replaced his pocket comb.
Use obdurately when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Obdurately means In an obdurate manner; stubbornly, intractably or inflexibly..
Common synonyms include obstinately, mulishly, stubbornly, pig-headedly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The sparse grey locks he combed were fewer and greyer: and though the accustomed mouth circle was as obdurately set as of old, his head waggled purposelessly: and his hands fumbled stiffly as he folded and replaced his pocket comb.
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