adamant
Refusing to budge
Adamant describes an unwillingness to change one's mind or position, regardless of arguments or appeals.
Someone who is adamant about something refuses to be persuaded otherwise: She was adamant that we leave by noon.
The word suggests firmness that borders on stubbornness, though it can be used approvingly when the position seems justified.
Originally adamant was a noun referring to an impossibly hard substance, which explains why the adjective conveys such unyielding resolve.
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
unbending · unrelenting · unswerving · tenacious · persistent · obstinate · stubborn · dogged
Fixed securely in position
- rootedFirmly established in place
- fixedRestored or immovable
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
- embeddedSet firmly within something
secured · immobile · stable · rigid · frozen · set · planted · grounded
Resistance to penetration
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- lusterSoft reflected light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
precious · stone · mineral · corundum · impenetrable · ancient · legendary
Impossible to damage permanently
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
- invincibleIncapable of being defeated
- impenetrableImpossible to pass through
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
mythical · Hephaestus · armor
- mithrilFictional ultralight strong metal
- kryptonitePersonal weakness or vulnerability
- unobtaniumFictional ideal substance
- dilithiumMolecule with two lithiums
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- resoluteFixed in purpose
determined · unbending · unrelenting · unswerving · tenacious · persistent · obstinate · stubborn · dogged · implacable
anchored
Fixed securely in position
- rootedFirmly established in place
- fixedRestored or immovable
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
embedded · secured · immobile · stable · rigid · frozen · set · planted · grounded · cemented
hardness
Resistance to penetration
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- lusterSoft reflected light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
crystalline · precious · stone · mineral · corundum · impenetrable · ancient · legendary
indestructible
Impossible to damage permanently
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
- invincibleIncapable of being defeated
- impenetrableImpossible to pass through
legendary · mythical · Hephaestus · armor
vibranium
- mithrilFictional ultralight strong metal
- kryptonitePersonal weakness or vulnerability
- unobtaniumFictional ideal substance
dilithium · indestructible · sci-fi · fantasy · superalloy
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- gemstonesruby, emerald, sapphire, pearl, opal
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
- RuneScapeRuneScape, Camelot, GE, quest, skill
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
adamantyielding
Bending under pressure
flexible · relenting · pliant · wavering · irresolute
adamantpersuadable
Able to be convinced
acquiescent · amenable · receptive · open-minded · compliant