Pronunciation: /ˈædəmənt/

Definitions of adamant

noun a legendary rock or mineral to which many, often contradictory, properties were attributed

Example Sentences

A1 She was adamant about following the rules.

A2 The teacher's adamant refusal to change the due date upset the students.

B1 The manager remained adamant in his decision to cut costs.

B2 Despite the criticism, she remained adamant in her beliefs.

C1 His adamant stance on the issue alienated some of his colleagues.

C2 The CEO was adamant that the company would not be making any changes to its policies.

adjective refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

Example Sentences

A1 She was adamant about going to the park even though it was raining.

A2 The teacher was adamant that all students complete their homework on time.

B1 He was adamant in his belief that exercise is essential for good health.

B2 The company CEO was adamant that the new product launch be a success.

C1 The politician remained adamant in his stance on environmental issues.

C2 The judge was adamant in his decision to sentence the criminal to life in prison.

Examples of adamant in a Sentence

formal She was adamant about following the rules and regulations.

informal He's pretty adamant that we go to the new restaurant in town.

slang I told him I wasn't interested, but he was adamant about hanging out.

figurative Despite the challenges, she remained adamant in her pursuit of success.

Grammatical Forms of adamant

past tense

adamanted

plural

adamants

comparative

more adamant

superlative

most adamant

present tense

adamants

future tense

will adamant

perfect tense

have adamanted

continuous tense

is adamanting

singular

adamant

positive degree

adamant

infinitive

to adamant

gerund

adamanting

participle

adamanting

Origin and Evolution of adamant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'adamant' originated from the Greek word 'adamas', meaning unconquerable or invincible.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adamant' has evolved to also mean stubborn, unyielding, or unchanging in one's beliefs or opinions.