obdurate in Dutch

obdurate in Dutch is koppig, hardleers, onverzettelijk — obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change your bad behaviour or feel sorry for it.

obdurate in Dutch

koppig

adj

Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

hardleers

adj

Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

onverzettelijk

adj

Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

weerbarstig

adj

Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

keihard

adj

(obsolete) Physically hardened, toughened.

What does "obdurate" mean?

adj Stubbornly refusing to change your bad behaviour or feel sorry for it.
"An injury-time goal from Nikola Zigic against an obdurate Stoke side gave Birmingham back-to back Premier League wins for the first time in 14 months."
adj Made physically hard or tough.
"The past is obdurate for the same reason a turtle's shell is obdurate: because the living flesh inside is tender and defenseless."
adj Unable to feel sympathy; hard-hearted.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

obdurate in a sentence

An injury-time goal from Nikola Zigic against an obdurate Stoke side gave Birmingham back-to back Premier League wins for the first time in 14 months.
The past is obdurate for the same reason a turtle's shell is obdurate: because the living flesh inside is tender and defenseless.

Similar words in Dutch

flint obstinate

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "obdurate" in Dutch?

"obdurate" in Dutch is koppig, hardleers, onverzettelijk. obdurate means: Stubbornly refusing to change your bad behaviour or feel sorry for it.

Are there other ways to say "obdurate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "obdurate": koppig, hardleers, onverzettelijk, weerbarstig, keihard.

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