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adamant

/ˈædəmənt/
ad · a · mant ˈæd · ə · mənt
English Definition
adj. firm; unyielding; stubborn
中文释义
坚定不移的；固执的
Significado en Español
firme, obstinado
한국어 뜻
단호한, 완고한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiên quyết, cứng đầu
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Example Sentence

He was adamant that he would not change his decision.

他坚定不移地不会改变决定。

Synonyms
firm unwavering
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
adamant (bedrock, diamond, Latin) → unwavering
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “adamant” in the sentence: Despite numerous objections, she remained adamant that the project should proceed.

  1. A flexible
  2. B unyielding
  3. C uncertain
  4. D tolerant
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B — unyielding. “adamant” means adj. firm; unyielding; stubborn

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She was ______ that she would never sell her grandmother's old house.

  1. A flexible
  2. B adamant
  3. C uncertain
  4. D wavering
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B — adamant. “adamant” means adj. firm; unyielding; stubborn

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Common questions about “adamant”

What does “adamant” mean?

adamant — adj. firm; unyielding; stubborn. In Chinese: 坚定不移的；固执的.

How do you pronounce “adamant”?

adamant is pronounced /ˈædəmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ad · a · mant.

How do you use “adamant” in a sentence?

He was adamant that he would not change his decision. (他坚定不移地不会改变决定。)

What are synonyms for “adamant”?

firm, unwavering — all close in meaning to adamant (adj. firm; unyielding; stubborn).

Is “adamant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. adamant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “adamant”?

adamant (bedrock, diamond, Latin) → unwavering

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