Adamant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈa-də-mənt/ ad·a·mant

Meaning & Definition of Adamant

Adamant (adjective)

  1. unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion, unyielding

Adamant (noun)

  1. a stone (such as a diamond) formerly believed to be of impenetrable hardness
  2. an unbreakable or extremely hard substance —often used figuratively

Adamant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

    "remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage"

    similar: adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, immovable, implacable, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful, deaf to reason
    related: anal-retentive, obsessive, wayward, wrongheaded, determined, hell-bent, inexorable, persistent, relentless, resolved, set, single-minded, steadfast, stouthearted, tenacious, unflinching, firm, hard-line, hard-shell, iron, severe, stern, strict, hidebound, narrow-minded, rigid, bloody-minded (chiefly British), cantankerous, contrary, cussed, contumacious, disobedient, froward, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, uncooperative, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly, defiant, insurgent, mutinous, indomitable, invincible, unconquerable, confirmed, inveterate, unregenerate, demanding, exacting
    opposite: acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding
    near: docile, obedient, placable, submissive, tractable, accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing, governable, manageable, reasonable, temperate, slavish, subservient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adamant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adamant:

adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, immovable, implacable, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful, deaf to reason

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Adamant

Words with the opposite meaning of Adamant:

acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding

Related Words for Adamant

anal-retentive, obsessive, wayward, wrongheaded, determined, hell-bent, inexorable, persistent, relentless, resolved, set, single-minded, steadfast, stouthearted, tenacious, unflinching, firm, hard-line, hard-shell, iron, severe, stern, strict, hidebound, narrow-minded, rigid, bloody-minded, cantankerous, contrary, cussed

Near Antonyms of Adamant

docile, obedient, placable, submissive, tractable, accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing, governable, manageable, reasonable, temperate, slavish, subservient

Origin & Etymology of Adamant

from attributive use of adamant:2

First known use: 1816

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Adamant

Frequently Asked Questions about Adamant

What does "Adamant" mean?

"Adamant" means unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion, unyielding. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion, unyielding.

What is another word for "Adamant"?

Other words for "Adamant" include adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded and headstrong. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adamant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adamant"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adamant". Common alternatives include adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, immovable and implacable.

What is the opposite of "Adamant"?

Antonyms of "Adamant" include acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable and pliant. Near antonyms include docile, obedient, placable and submissive.

How do you use "Adamant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adamant" in a sentence: "remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage".

Is "Adamant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adamant" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Adamant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Adamant" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Adamant"?

"Adamant" is pronounced /ˈa-də-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ad·a·mant.