Meaning obdurate
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obdurate(adj.) unyielding to persuasion or moral influences (The obdurate old man refused to take pity on the kittens.)
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obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing Several appeared deeply affected, with tears of repentance standing in their eyes, others sullen and obdurate. — Huth, Alexander
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obduratemid-15c., "stubborn; hardened," from Latin obduratus "hardened," past participle of obdurare "be hard, hold out, persist, endure," from ob "against" (see ob-) + [..]
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obdurateadj. Impassive to feelings of humanity or pity.
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obdurate(adj) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing(adj) showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
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obdurate
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
* Hooker
*: The very custom of evil makes the heart obdurate against whatsoever instructions to the contrary.
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