"Obdurate refusal" is a noun phrase.
/ˈɒb.dʒʊ.rət rɪˈfjuː.zəl/
"Obdurate refusal" refers to a stubborn or unyielding rejection or denial of a request or proposition. The term can imply an emotional or willful resistance to change, making it particularly strong when describing someone's refusal.
Frequency of use suggests it is more prevalent in written contexts such as literature, formal communication, and academic discourse rather than in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences:
- His obdurate refusal to compromise led to the breakdown of negotiations.
Su negativa obstinada a comprometerse llevó al fracaso de las negociaciones.
The manager faced an obdurate refusal from employees to accept the new policy.
El gerente enfrentó una negativa obstinada por parte de los empleados para aceptar la nueva política.
Despite numerous appeals, her obdurate refusal to participate in the charity event was disheartening.
A pesar de numerosas apelaciones, su negativa obstinada a participar en el evento benéfico fue desalentadora.
While "obdurate refusal" itself may not frequently feature in idiomatic expressions, its components do lend themselves to idiomatic uses in the context of resistance and stubbornness. Here are some examples:
To be set in one's ways (estar arraigado en sus costumbres): "He is set in his ways, displaying an obdurate refusal to try new approaches."
Está arraigado en sus costumbres, mostrando una negativa obstinada a probar nuevos enfoques.
To stick to one's guns (mantenerse firme): "Despite the team’s objections, her obdurate refusal made it clear she would stick to her guns."
A pesar de las objeciones del equipo, su negativa obstinada dejó claro que se mantendría firme.
To hold firm (mantenerse firme): "His obdurate refusal to change his mind shows that he knows how to hold firm in his beliefs."
Su negativa obstinada a cambiar de opinión muestra que sabe mantenerse firme en sus creencias.
"Obdurate" derives from the Latin word "obduratus," which means "hardened" or "stubborn." The word entered Middle English in the early 14th century. "Refusal" comes from the Latin "refusare," which means "to refuse or reject," entering Middle English in the late 14th century.
Synonyms: - Stubborn rejection - Unyielding denial - Inflexible refusal
Antonyms: - Willing acceptance - Agreeable consent - Compliance