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obdurately Antonyms

Opposite of obdurately

Pinning down the opposite of obdurately requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a stubborn, unyielding, or inflexible manner; with a refusal to change one's opinion, course of action, or feelings despite persuasion or moral appeals.

Usage Example

"Despite the mounting evidence presented by the research committee, the director yieldingly refused to revise the outdated policy."

Strongest
yieldingly
flexibly
pliantly
Strong
compliantly
submissively
amenable

Similar words to obdurately

Words similar to obdurately shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stubbornly
obstinately
unyieldingly
inflexibly
intransigently
adamantly
implacably
relentlessly
See all synonyms of obdurately

• Nearby Words

oarswoman
oasis
oath
obdurately
obedience
obedient
obediently

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obdurately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obdurately
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