adamancy
- noun
- /ˈædəmənsi/
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firmeza
- Her adamancy to finish the project on time impressed everyone in the team.
Examples
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Despite his friends' advice, his adamancy about pursuing a career in art never wavered.
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The adamancy of the troglodyte right-wing in the matter of private health care and its profit-spinning operations is as strong as ever.
Blog text (21) -
Reagan's adamancy extended into his second term, when even Republicans like Sen. Robert Dole said publicly that Mondale had been correct and that Reagan would be forced to agree to higher tax rates.
Academic text (2011) -
The politician's adamancy regarding his stance on climate change rallied his supporters.
Synonyms
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3.6
Refusing to change your mind or actions even when there are good reasons
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3.5
Being steady and determined in words and actions
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7.6
Refusing to change your mind or actions even when others ask you to
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6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
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7.9
Being stubborn and refusing to change your mind
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9.9
Refusing to change your mind or plans even after seeing good reasons
A firm refusal to change an opinion or decision
Being clear and firm when you choose what to do
A strong wish to do things your own way even when others tell you not to
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Etymology
Adamancy can also mean a strong, stubborn refusal to change your mind. It comes from the same Greek root adamas meaning 'unbreakable' and is related to adamant, so it compares the mind to something 'hard' that will not break.