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be adamant

[bi ˈædəmənt]
verb phrase
ser adamante; ser inflexível; ser irredutível
1. to refuse to change one's mind or position; to be firm and unyielding in one's stance
She was adamant that the project should be completed on time.
Ela foi adamante que o projeto deveria ser concluído no prazo.
2. to insist strongly on something with absolute conviction
He remained adamant about his decision despite the criticism.
Ele permaneceu irredutível sobre sua decisão apesar das críticas.
NYC Slang
stand your ground; stick to your guns; be hard line
Synonyms
be resolutebe determinedbe unyieldingbe inflexiblestand firmbe steadfastbe immovableinsist
Antonyms
be flexiblewaveryieldcompromiseback downrelentgive in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser adamante; ser inflexível
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser irredutível; não ceder
formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser teimoso; não abrir mão
more colloquial usage
Portugal
ser intransigente; manter-se firme
formal preference for alternative expressions

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
stick to one's guns
not budge an inch
hold firm
dig in one's heels
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