obdurate in Irish

obdurate in Irish is aindiúideach, ceanndána, docht — obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change your bad behaviour or feel sorry for it.

obdurate in Irish

aindiúideach

adj

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

ceanndána

adj

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

docht

adj

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

dolúbtha

adj

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

dáigh

adj

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

dígeanta

adj

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

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

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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 Irish

obstinate

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "obdurate" in Irish?

"obdurate" in Irish is aindiúideach, ceanndána, docht. obdurate means: Stubbornly refusing to change your bad behaviour or feel sorry for it.

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

Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "obdurate": aindiúideach, ceanndána, docht, dolúbtha, dáigh, dígeanta.

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