Do you want a word that describes someone's general nature? We usually say that someone is "adamant" in relation to a particular statement or belief, not about their general character. A word that can be used in relation to either general character or a specific issue is "stubborn".
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Do you want a word that describes someone's general nature? We usually say that someone is "adamant" in relation to a particular statement or belief, not about their general character. A word that can be used in relation to either general character or a specific issue is "stubborn". If someone is "stubborn", it means it is hard to get them to change their opinion or behaviour.