obdurate

Obdurate is a synonym of pitiless.

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and pitiless

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while pitiless is having, or showing, no pity; merciless.

Obdurate is a synonym of unsympathetic.

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and unsympathetic

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while unsympathetic is not sympathetic.

As an adjective obdurate

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

As a verb obviate is

to bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation.

Contrary is a related term of obdurate.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and obdurate

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Obdurate is a synonym of merciless.

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and merciless

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while merciless is showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between demur and obdurate

is that demur is (obsolete) to cause delay to; to put off while obdurate is (obsolete) physically hardened, toughened.

As a verb demur

is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.

As a noun demur

is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

As an adjective obdurate is

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

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and adamantine

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while adamantine is made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains.

Obdurate is a related term of rebellious.

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and rebellious

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while rebellious is showing rebellion.

Wayward is a related term of obdurate.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and obdurate

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

Obdurate is a related term of pigheaded.

As adjectives the difference between obdurate and pigheaded

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while pigheaded is (pejorative) obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.