How to use "adamant" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "adamant" in popular movie and book plots

  • However, Bullock is adamant in believing her as she killed her landlord.  - Mad City: New Day Rising
  • Peter remains adamant of sticking to the conventional procedure and Jonah Jameson Sr.  - Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy
  • Garrett states that she reacts with hostility because of the undue scrutiny she believes she receives as a woman and is once again adamant that she was not in the wrong.  - Embracing the Winds
  • The friend's son is adamant on becoming a police officer.  - Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru
  • Esha wants to marry her true love Ramis (Omer Shahzad) but her father (Salman Shahid) is adamant that she marries her childhood family friend Nael (Mohib Mirza).  - Teri Meri Love Story
  • But, Maya being adamant on marrying Arjun gets married as per rituals.  - Beyhadh
  • Despite being heavily outnumbered, Jon is adamant that they attack Winterfell as soon as possible before the Boltons rally more forces and before the weather turns on them.  - The Broken Man
  • Daniel, however, is adamant about getting his baseball cards back.  - Cobbler (Better Call Saul)
  • Juliet is adamant about committing suicide, and as she is about to jump into an oncoming truck, Sam pushes her out of the way and is hit by the truck instead of her.  - Before I Fall (film)
  • Qiu's estranged and confrontational wife Xiang Jiying (Ruan Lili) arrives at the office and makes a scene, but Shen is adamant she will not leave Qiu because she knows Qiu loves her and not Xiang.  - Golden Fingernails
  • Despite pleas from his mother to stop him from engaging in nefarious activities, Rajappa is adamant on pursuing rowdyism.  - Vanakkam Vathiyare
  • Aditi is an adamant woman who is also a "clean freak".  - Ishtakamya
  • Weeks pass and Bruce seems to have recovered, though he remains adamant that Katherine and Luke not be involved.  - Batman: Bad Blood
  • Believing that his sister would want Mary to experience a "normal" childhood, Frank is adamant that Mary be enrolled in regular public school.  - Gifted (film)
  • Armitage is adamant that he will never let the show “go blue” even if it means not making much money.  - Love Birds (musical)
  • 10:36 pm Leslie thinks that they should use their time wisely and talk about their feelings, while Ron is adamant against doing so.  - Leslie and Ron
  • Despite objections from Hussein and Marji concerning Theeb's presence and fear for his safety, Edward is adamant on continuing their travel immediately, so Theeb stays with the group.  - Theeb
  • Meredith is adamant about saving her patient, Melissa's life and while operating there's a lot of bleeding when Callie enters the OR.  - Beautiful Doom
  • Momal claims that she will make Imaad move to her in a couple of days while Afroz is adamant that her husband is not one of those men who eye on women.  - Shert
  • Nick is adamant to form a coalition as he sees Labour as unpopular.  - Coalition (film)
  • Bronn wonders why Jaime is so adamant about personally participating in the rescue, and Jaime implies that he seeks redemption for indirectly causing his father Tywin's death and claims that he will personally kill his brother Tyrion if he ever sees him again.  - Sons of the Harpy
  • Both Shanthi and Kumudham are shocked and pleads with him but Kumaran is adamant and accepts the act of murder in the court.  - Kumudham
  • Renu is a stubborn, adamant girl, as she is pampered a lot by her father.  - Imaandaar
  • Hurriedly, the pair storm into her apartment, and despite Louie's adamant protestations, they both agree that there is only one way to make this work: they need to get the old Harley back; the crazy Harley.  - Convergence (comics)
  • Manu remained adamant arguing that his daughter was not born because god willed it to happen.  - Kanchilda Baale
  • When both of them decided to get married, their parents were adamant to their wishes.  - Ekka Saka
  • The regiment commander Ma Muyuan (Fei Anqi) is adamant that the pair be executed in order to discipline his troops, but Yu Chongwen, finding the order excessive and unacceptable, opposes.  - Blood Oath (1990 Chinese film)
  • He was very adamant and at point of time, he succeeded in marrying her.  - Anjali (TV series)
  • Esther tries to convince Messala not to race Ben-Hur, but he is adamant that he will win.  - Ben-Hur (2016 film)
  • Marcus remains adamant that he completed the job.  - Four Assassins
  • What is the cause behind his adamant nature.  - Orange Mittai
  • But as Shekarankutty's boss and his associates are adamant on killing mrVarma, they take Shekarankutty's family hostage and threaten to kill them unless Mahindra Varma is brought to them.  - RajadhiRaja
  • However, Yuqing is adamant that Weixiong is avoiding her for reasons he will not disclose.  - World at Your Feet (TV series)
  • Knowing his adamant attitude, Guru approaches Nanda and asks for his sister's hand.  - Dhool (2011 film)
  • But her father is against this as he is adamant to have his daughter married to his own caste.  - Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro
  • Jane is adamant that she is going to confess to Carol that Bobby killed Lucy, however Ian persuades her not to.  - Who Killed Lucy Beale?
  • She asks him to kill Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) before a trial can take place, adamant that he is responsible.  - Breaker of Chains
  • Albion was adamant that the ceremony continue and persuaded Rebecca not to do it, for she will never be happy in Calixto.  - Pikyaw
  • After initial friction with Noor, who by this time is a successful artist, Hazrat slowly starts to realise her mistake, but is still adamant that Firdaus should marry Bilal.  - Fitoor
  • She is confused about her feelings and indecisive about their relationship, however remains adamant on marrying Rohit.  - Rangrasiya
  • Qudsiya gets married to Aaliyan who doesn't believe in the nikkah as he only sees it as a deal to protect her and is still adamant on marrying his longtime Fiance Natasha.  - Aasmanon Pay Likha
  • He is adamant about working in a job related to his field only and is unwilling to accept any other profession.  - Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Henry Brown, the father and a devoted risk analyst, who doesn't believe a word of why he's here, is adamant that Paddington stay only one night while they find a place for him to live permanently.  - Paddington (film)
  • His father is adamant that he enter the civil service, but despite being the top student at the royal academy, Do-yang is passionate about Western medicine and secretly reads all the medical books he can lay his hands on.  - Jejungwon (TV series)
  • Rose and Iris debate whether they are prepared to take over their mother's religious duties, but Iris is adamant that they perform this year's ritual.  - We Are What We Are (2013 film)
  • Unfortunately for him, his daughter is adamant about refusing this arranged marriage and prefers romance with a handsome but penniless windsurfing instructor (Raoul Bova) to saving her country.  - Piccolo grande amore
  • Ruth is adamant and reveals that she is angry at Bob because he supposedly told Freddy that he was going to 'strike out on his own'.  - Ain't Them Bodies Saints
  • Luo Xijie’s younger sister Luo Wenjie returns from abroad, the impetuous Wenjie is adamant that Yuchen is the third party who separated her sister and brother-in-law.  - 96°C Café
  • Britta is adamant that she was correct the first time.  - Herstory of Dance
  • Even though Laroche protests, Gainor is adamant she does it.  - Blades of Courage
  • Derek, the more aggressive of the two men, is adamant about killing them, but Alex tries to stop him.  - Black Rock (2012 film)
  • Sikander retaliates explaining it may result in legal complications but Aaila is adamant and finally convinces him.  - Neeyat
  • Despite their attempts to convince her, the Princess was adamant that he stay.  - The Little Princess and the Poet
  • The others dispute this and want to kill her, but Romeo is adamant that she accompany them.  - Crawlspace (2012 film)
  • She remains adamant on this point even after Packer leaves, but once Pam goes home the remaining employees eat the cupcakes.  - The Farm (The Office)
  • Brody is adamant that reporting the accident would have compromised his mission with the CIA.  - I'll Fly Away (Homeland)
  • Neelambari is then adamant to get married soon, so they both get married.  - Allari Mogudu
  • They are adamant that his name is Jonah and that he is a dangerous man before driving away.  - Open Grave
  • He remains adamant that he doesn't know who Maggie is or how she got to his penthouse party.  - Rhodium Nights
  • He is adamant in being Nayaris's greatest pride, who thinks she has the perfect life with her work and her husband Tono, who loves Deibis as his own child.  - El árbol de Gabriel
  • Asmaa is adamant that she won't reveal how she came to be infected by HIV, saying that everyone has a right to be treated.  - Asmaa
  • The minister is adamant to keep the situation as low-key as possible to the rest of the populace, fearing that the resulting fear and panic would cause even more problems.  - Flu (film)
  • Bhuvana is very adamant to go to school in the Rickshaw and her care taker appoints the Bhuvana to drop in and pick up from school.  - Rickshaw Mama
  • Voight is adamant that the people be told what's going to happen to Phoenix.  - A Fire in the Sky
  • Michael is adamant that he will only sell to Applebloom's client and wonders if there is a way to force Willie to sell.  - All the King's Horses (play)
  • Divya is disappointed for losing the swimming match, her father Thiruvengadam (Thambi Ramaiah) advises another coach Elango (John Vijay) to replace Harris with another coach, but Divya is adamant that Harris should be her coach.  - Moondru Per Moondru Kadal
  • The Evil Queen offers Hansel and Gretel a home at the palace, but they are adamant about returning to their father.  - True North (Once Upon a Time)
  • Unfortunately, Ben and Hope remain adamant that continuous prayer will save their son.  - Livin' on a Prayer (Family Guy)
  • She finally abandons her facade when she befriends fellow outcast Yuri Makita, who is adamant in keeping her "cutesy" personality in exchange for being ostracized.  - Blue Spring Ride
  • She asks her father for forgiveness but is adamant in her love for Alvise and tells Francis that her daughter is better off with her ex-husband.  - Unforgivable (2011 film)
  • Tan, the introverted platoon outcast, is adamant that he will be the next victim.  - 23:59 (film)
  • Sarah Jane plans her interview with Joseph Serf and his bodyguard Harrison is adamant on staying with them.  - The Man Who Never Was (The Sarah Jane Adventures)
  • The vibrator repairs itself and, through adamant and persistent action, is able to win Clara over.  - The Slutcracker
  • But Raghu is adamant of giving justice to Sethu.  - Saadaram
  • Pete is adamant about leaving the agency and mourns Kennedy on the couch with his wife.  - Mad Men (season 3)
  • The counsellor is adamant that something is wrong in Sarah's life.  - Sarah T. – Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
  • Jesse is adamant nothing can connect him to Gale's murder, but when he is asked if he picked up the shell casings from the gun (which would have his fingerprints on them), it is revealed he did not.  - Bullet Points (Breaking Bad)
  • However, Becky remains adamant in her stance because Jess is her sister and respects both her and Tom's decision adopt first.  - Mini Shopaholic
  • Lincoln, however, remains adamant about having the amendment in place and the issue of slavery settled before the war is concluded and the southern states readmitted into the Union.  - Lincoln (film)
  • Lo remains adamant that she was always the same murderer she was in Hell.  - Lo (film)
  • But Geetha is adamant that she will not marry.  - Kalayum Kaminiyum
  • Blaine is adamant that Kurt be his partner for it, and the vote in favor of it is nearly unanimous.  - Original Song
  • But Salim becomes blind in his love for Anarkali leading to a struggle between father and his adamant son.  - Anarkali (1966 film)
  • Rajiv somehow persuades Amar to marry a girl being brought up badly, Amar is adamant and he marries Sapna.  - Karobaar: The Business of Love
  • Jane is adamant about staying and protecting Dorothy and falls asleep on Colin's sofa after she is given sleeping pills by Colin who promises to wake her in the morning.  - Dorothy Mills
  • Thamprakkal are adamant that they won't let Varma to take Meera away.  - Alancheri Thamprakkal
  • Blair remains firmly adamant against Serena for what she did to her and Chuck during his party from the previous episode and plans to leave New York to spend Thanksgiving in Paris with her father.  - Gaslit
  • Slowly the two, Elena and Juan Alberto, begin to fall in love and as in usual telenovela style there are a whole host of characters that seem adamant in ensuring that the two will not be happy together.  - Vivo Por Elena
  • Zoey was as adamant as Ted about preserving the building, and had even organized a public protest of keeping it from getting demolished.  - Architect of Destruction
  • When a predicted murder did not occur, the stranger is adamant that the whole town will suffer unless a balance is achieved - and he leaves.  - Rhythm of a Crime
  • Once confronted with the evidence, her disgust and adamant disapproval set up a chain of events leading to the climax.  - Taxi (1996 film)
  • Unbeknownst to Vinod, an adamant narcotics police superintendent is hot on their heels after receiving a string of tips offs from an anonymous informant.  - Gurushetram – 24 Hours of Anger
  • After Jarrod tells Elaine that the alien light made him feel powerful, he is adamant that safety must be found outside.  - Skyline (film)
  • However, Gopi is adamant to take Kishen back and is aided by Tanya(whom he meets later in the movie), daughter of the owner of KG Resorts.  - Mr. Black Mr. White
  • Mason is adamant that Reznov executed Steiner, but Hudson had witnessed Mason carrying out the act alone.  - Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Shalini and her brother Prabha (Venu Nagavally) experience a sort of emotional trauma and loneliness in their home, especially in the presence of their adamant father (KP Ummer)and their step mother(Sukumari).  - Shalini Ente Koottukari
  • Polly fights with her about this, but Eileen is adamant and later proves to have become a very good mother to the children.  - Blackout/All Clear
  • trying to tell her multiple times that he's done with preaching for good, is adamant thatC.  - The Diviners (play)
  • Casey objects to the order, as Beckman had personally ordered him to assassinate Goya three times, which Casey had failed to complete, however Goya has come to the US to announce he is opening his country up to free democratic elections and Beckman is adamant he survive.  - Chuck Versus the Angel de la Muerte
  • Several of his friends leave the village, by selling their land, but Mathews and his father are adamant to stay.  - Evidam Swargamanu
  • Over the next few days, Sarah and Marco are adamant that they wish to continue living at the house and are openly hostile to mr Colby (Franco Diogene), the real estate agent whom Carlo brings to the house.  - The Sweet House of Horrors
  • Finn, trying to be supportive, suggests they name the baby Drizzle, but Quinn is adamant she is having it adopted and is annoyed at his lack of understanding.  - Throwdown (Glee)
  • Stoller is adamant Bear cannot be responsible—until she finds the victim's hand in the cafeteria's stew.  - The Pest House
  • The archaeologist in charge of the dig, Liz Michaels (Amy Steel) is adamant that the site should stay intact for further excavation, but foreman Richard Powell (Garry Chalk) and his mostly Native American crew insist building must continue.  - A Single Blade of Grass
  • As they travel together, Natalie questions Ryan's philosophies on life, particularly on relationships and love, but Ryan is adamant that he is more than happy with his lifestyle.  - Up in the Air (2009 film)
  • Gradually, Ren begins to develop feelings for Ninako, but he is adamant in his choice to stay with Mayuka.  - Strobe Edge
  • Butler is adamant she has not seen or heard from Fabricant since his escape.  - Lamentation (Millennium)
  • Gwen explains Freda's story to the others and Jack is still adamant in isolating her as her future knowledge is too dangerous.  - Asylum (Torchwood)
  • Rivesh remains adamant on revenge, but the Doctor reinstates his beliefs and tells him that no-one should have the power to exterminate an entire species.  - Dreamland (Doctor Who)
  • Shake heads back to Meatwad to talk more about the story, who reacts to the changes with adamant disapproval.  - Last Last One Forever and Ever
  • He arrives back at the service station but Zakes knows he can't call the police for help as they believe he is a criminal, so he steals another car and drives it back to the site, adamant Beth has been taken there.  - Hush (2008 film)
  • SpongeBob is adamant on the Krusty Krab winning but he needs help since they don't have much staff.  - SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook-Off
  • Valerie is adamant that she has done nothing wrong and feels that she has protected her son, but Pirone won't leave it at that.  - Trial by Jury (film)
  • Akil adamant not to tell Kumaraswamy until his adoptive father Rajashekar is proven innocent.  - Thambikku Indha Ooru
  • She is adamant about getting to Salina, somehow, as she walks out of the church with Will.  - Savvy (novel)
  • From the beginning of the first series, main character Kim is adamant that she is sexually obsessed with her best friend, Sugar.  - Sugar Rush (UK TV series)
  • Kane argues that Maria should guide Andy back to reception but Maria is adamant that she must go with him.  - Doom 3: Maelstrom
  • But the much pampered Babloo is adamant in marrying her.  - Vaaname Ellai
  • Ashok gets adamant and disappointed with Geeta and asks her never to visit his house again and consider him dead as far as she is concerned.  - Chaahat (1971 film)
  • The mother and daughter are adamant and Mookaiyan returns home determined to teach them a lesson.  - Pattikada Pattanama
  • Aby is adamant and Sona goes to leave him to the railway station.  - Niram
  • Although the film's political commissar demands her dismissal since she is a "wife of an enemy of the revolution", director Sergei Bondarchuk is adamant that he needs faces like hers for the production.  - The Admiral (2008 film)
  • Captain Beckman and the Count are horrified that the Major will not abandon the castle, a decision that will surely lead to its destruction; Falconer, however, is adamant that to give the Germans one thing means that they'll just end up "taking everything" later on (see appeasement).  - Castle Keep
  • Despite Self's reassurances, Stanton is adamant that the team will not succeed and decides to shut down the operation.  - Shut Down (Prison Break)
  • Although Frankie and Len agree it was an accident, Len is adamant that the police will not see it that way and Frankie goes off with him.  - The Yellow Balloon (film)
  • Knowing that she will not survive the birth, Anna urges Yuki to put her own health first, though Yuki is adamant that she will have the baby.  - Nabi (film)
  • Becky remains adamant that she must return home to save her marriage and promises Kelly a shopping trip in London.  - Shopaholic and Sister
  • Rickie is adamant that the affair is finished, but he is unapologetic.  - The Heart of Me
  • Severine is reluctant to see Henri again, yet he is adamant about seeing her again.  - Belle Toujours
  • Shobha, who by this time is in love with Shambhu is adamant that she won't marry Madhavan.  - Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
  • At first Yogesh is adamant he will not marry, but Jitu tells him that he also borrowed 15 million rupees from a mob boss; his parents are unaware of this.  - What's Your Raashee?
  • The Judge warns Isabelle about Gus, but she is adamant about staying, since she has fallen in love.  - Strictly Dishonorable (1931 film)
  • Kunjoonju asks Deepu to take her with him, but Deepu is adamant that he will not.  - Swapnakoodu
  • Frank is adamant that each visit be a surprise, but Robert calls Rosie to warn her of his arrival.  - Everybody's Fine (2009 film)
  • But when it turns out that Schuyler is to be solely responsible until the 19-year-old Nan can turn 21, Burke is adamant that he will not continue the masquerade for two whole years.  - Miss Tatlock's Millions
  • In spite of Bakos’s repeated advice to stop his feelings, Kulas is adamant to reveal his love for Josephine.  - Dyosa
  • When Tess finds Kevin, he is adamant that he has not been anywhere near the woods since Maurice ordered him to leave.  - Wild Blood (novel)
  • mr Swift is adamant that the idea will not work, but Tom has some ideas in mind, and refuses to back down.  - Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone
  • Raina is adamant about staying on in Melbourne because, for the first time in her life, the orphan girl is earning her own money (as a waitress in a restaurant) and loving the feeling of being independent.  - Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
  • The boys decide to stage a photograph of Britney crapping on a squirrel (actually Butters in costume), although Butters is adamant that they should leave her alone.  - Britney's New Look
  • The latter is adamant that his father not discover Tomo's existence at the flat.  - Somers Town (film)
  • Hitchings is adamant on finding Gloria, and he learns from an unknown person that she is at the “international club”.  - Think Fast, Mr. Moto
  • But Nicola is adamant that he should remain part of society and be taught the skills to cope with the world around him.  - After Thomas
  • Serapion is adamant that Romauld’s desires for Clarimonde are born from sin and takes Romuald to her tomb.  - La Morte Amoureuse
  • Father Flynn is adamant that there is no illicit relationship, but Sister Aloysius claims that she has learned that he has a history of problems, having moved to three different parishes in the last five years.  - Doubt (2008 film)
  • Johnny is willing, but Shackleford is adamant that they stick to their original agreement.  - Three Strangers
  • Curtis blasts House for misdiagnosing John, and due to the bone marrow damage caused by the radiation treatment, he does not have long to live, but House remains adamant in solving the case and suggests a herbal treatment called cordyceps sinensis to restore the damage.  - Whatever It Takes (House)
  • Jordan is very puzzled and even more adamant about investigating Harry.  - The Bigamist (1953 film)
  • Wilhelmina cannot believe this, but White was adamant in her story.  - Bananas for Betty
  • Archie floats the idea of having Lily supply the funds — she undoubtedly would—but Amy is adamant that no one is to know about the father hunt.  - The Father Hunt
  • The Sydney persona is adamant that his feelings are just as valid as Rogers, despite Roger's attempts to convince him otherwise by using a pair of black leather gloves they each had one part of.  - The One That Got Away (American Dad!)
  • Olive accuses her of eavesdropping but Boadicea is adamant that she came down because she saw a second man arrive on horseback and the next moment Sir Baldwin is banging on the front door demanding to be let in.  - Meadowsweet (novel)
  • Adams remains adamant that the clause remain, but Franklin appeals to him to allow the passage to be removed so that they can first achieve the vote on independence and the formation of a nation, deferring the slavery fight to a later time.  - 1776 (film)
  • Water dripping from the roof, over time, has created forms of adamant within the cave.  - The Man of Adamant
  • Thakral was adamant to let her husband be hanged.  - Meri Jung
  • They resolve their differences and Neema accepts that she was very wrong with her suspicious, vengeful, adamant attitude.  - Thodisi Bewafaii
  • Indumathi hates men and she is adamant that she will never get married.  - Nizhal Nijamagiradhu
  • Raja expectedly refuses and unable to convince her adamant father, Bhuvana elopes with Raja and joins the troupe as well.  - Thaayillamal Naan Illai
  • He is adamant that he will never go and work in the coal mines.  - Each Man's Son
  • Even hawkish Butch is surprised, but Albie is the only one who shows reluctance and counsels against such a dangerously brazen move, saying they might lose respect from the other four families, yet Phil remains firmly adamant and orders them to "make it happen".  - The Blue Comet
  • And she remains adamant about her decision until Rohit gives in.  - Ajanabee (1974 film)
  • Desi is adamant to keep the baby in spite of her husband protest.  - The Turkish Passion
  • Devayani is then adamant to get married soon, so they both get married.  - Veera (1994 film)
  • He is adamant she killed her.  - Losing Gemma
  • For the most part, the Sixers are adamant about colonizing the planet with machinery, putting their own survival above the hrossa.  - Pennterra
  • They have had a hard life on the streets, and now that she is pregnant by him, she is adamant not only to have the baby, that Daniel does not want, but she would like to offer the baby the family life, she never had.  - The Lucky Star (1997 film)
  • Ando is determined to help in Sylar's defeat, but Hiro is adamant that his friend remain behind.  - How to Stop an Exploding Man
  • Yugo is still adamant about reaching Zalem, but Gally convinces him that they can find a way to live in Scrap Iron City together.  - Battle Angel (OVA)
  • He is an adamant character who always sticks on to his decisions.  - Kadhal Sadugudu
  • Peter confronts Isaac about his betrayal but Isaac is adamant that what he was doing would save the world.  - Unexpected (Heroes)
  • The next scene is of Salmah and her adamant refusal to not get married to Shariff Dol.  - Seniman Bujang Lapok
  • But Ganesh is so adamant in his demand that he takes a revolver and thrusts its barrel into his mouth and declares that he is going to kill himself right on, unless doctor is willing to transplant his heart to Bhuvana.  - Nenjirukkum Varai (2006 film)
  • Mulder is adamant that Lucy, who admits that Wade was the man who abducted her, is not part of the kidnapping, and snaps at Scully when she suggests that Samantha's disappearance is causing him to become too involved with the case.  - Oubliette (The X-Files)
  • Charles is adamant that Judith will like Barbara once she gets to know her.  - An Infamous Army
  • She is adamant and responsible, but stubborn and honest.  - Dena Paona
  • JJ tracks them down however, and forces Effy to confess it is Freddie that she loves, but Cook is adamant he loves her too.  - Skins (UK TV series)
  • He meets with Rhinemann to acquire the gyroscopes, but tries to draw out his mysterious assailants - Rhinemann and the other Germans are adamant that the Gestapo is not active in Buenos Aires.  - The Rhinemann Exchange
  • Edmund is happy and wants all her data but Juliet is adamant against publishing.  - Not in Portland
  • In spite of his plea for a place at the school Ho is adamant that the school is full.  - Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
  • The going is, however, not as smooth for Laurie as the Chief Medical Examiner Harold Bingham is adamant that no further investigation needs to be done on these cases because of heavy political pressure related to the death of a young banker who is also the son of a Senatorial candidate.  - Blindsight (Cook novel)
  • This starts to take a toll on their relationship, as Marissa is adamant to go on for the next cycle and her husband thinks that it would be another $10,000 down the drain.  - Vital Signs (novel)
  • But Kasthuri was adamant to continue bearing the child, so she quarrels with her husband and leaves him abruptly and walks away with her kids Anbu and Thamizh and spends rest of her life with her brother.  - Adaikalam
  • Eden protests the abuse of Isaac and his talents, but mr Bennet is adamant that he will do everything to protect Claire from Sylar.  - Homecoming (Heroes)
  • Jenny is adamant and is forced to pull his hair to make him stop.  - Take a Girl Like You
  • Chiranjeevi plays an angry young man Ravindra, who is stubborn and adamant about what he feels right.  - Mondi Ghatam
  • Sir Arnold admits that that proposal is actually a "very good idea", but he is adamant that it mustn't be allowed to happen since it will undermine the civil service.  - The National Education Service
  • However, even if he accepts the Solicitor General’s reasoning, Hacker is adamant that Chapter 8 must not be published.  - Official Secrets
  • Hanumantha Rao manages to create problems in Gandhi's paper mill and Lakshmi revolts seeing Gandhi adamant about making money rather than bothering about his workers' welfare.  - Challenge (1984 film)
  • The pair argue over the morality of the practice, but Sir Humphrey is adamant that it is not his job to care: he is there to carry out government policy ("frightfully well" as it happens).  - The Whisky Priest
  • However, Sir Mark is adamant that the PM's office "does not leak".  - The Bed of Nails (Yes Minister)
  • Parker is adamant that the Hamsterdam scheme must be shut down immediately.  - Middle Ground (The Wire)
  • Sir Humphrey puts the case for Sir Desmond's building proposal, but Hacker is adamant to take a stand on the matter and asks to see Sir Desmond, who enters with his architect.  - The Quality of Life (Yes Minister)
  • Seeing the danger posed by the animals, Pickett suggests that everyone should leave the island, but Jason is adamant that nothing will ruin his day.  - Frogs (film)
  • They are adamant on finding out the truth about her.  - Moonnamathoral
  • Dave, however, is adamant that he and Julie will not accept Fred's help, especially if it is monetary, a stance that causes much contention between the two men.  - Love on a Rooftop
  • Even though Chanti is beaten by the commissioner, he becomes more adamant to win his lady love.  - Idiot (2002 film)
  • But the intense publicity brings Kernan into contact with elderly folk who knew Satterfield personally, and are adamant that he's deceased.  - Resurrecting the Champ
  • Mulder is adamant that the public should know the truth about Pinck's actions.  - F. Emasculata
  • While pregnant with Rose, Eugenia is adamant that her unborn child will be an east-born, so much so that her very non-superstitious husband worries that she is tempting fate.  - East (novel)
  • Lety is adamant about not wanting anything to do with Conceptos, but she eventaully has to come home and is forced by her father to fix the mistakes that she and Fernando made.  - La fea más bella
  • This further disrupts her marriage as Roy believes she is becoming more and more unstable, but Karyn is adamant that there is something in the woods.  - The Howling
  • Maragaret's widowed mother – Lady Janet – hates the Ker clan as a result, and is adamant in refusing her consent to any suggestion of marriage between the lovers.  - The Lay of the Last Minstrel
  • Stringer wants to feign passivity until Omar re-emerges, but Avon is adamant that they need to kill Omar for the sake of street cred.  - Game Day (The Wire)
  • The trainer is adamant that he does not want to change to working with tigers; his wife persuades him to do so.  - Circus World (film)
  • Velu however, is adamant on sending her to theS.  - Ghilli
  • Pradhan realises that Parvati's adamant belief that Ajay will be reincarnated as Sujata's baby will cause problems to them and Sujata and Vilas, so he asks them both to leave the city in the wee hours of the night and go live their lives happily elsewhere.  - Saaransh
  • In the aftermath of the fall of Zephyr Holdings Incorporated, Jones and Eve meet again, finding that the two of them never really changed, with the latter bemusedly certain that Corporations would not be able to learn from their own mistakes, and the former adamant that the most essential part of the company was not its profits but the people that made up its lifeblood, the employees.  - Company (novel)
  • Saito reiterates his demand and Nicholson remains adamant in his refusal to submit his officers to manual labor.  - The Bridge over the River Kwai
  • However, when they arrive, a sniper, sent by Govorner Tancredi, who is adamant to do what it takes to rescue his daughter, aims at him.  - Riots, Drills and the Devil
  • Despite their objections, the captain and the other passengers are adamant that the Ransomes cannot continue on the ship.  - Passage on the Lady Anne
  • While the economical and political gains are great, the social and emotional aspects of the "subjects" in the project are easily assumed adamant in defending the previous method of marriage.  - Final Approach (visual novel)
  • At first Louie is adamant that not one repair will be carried out, and will wait until his father bails him out.  - The Super
  • Beatrix is adamant and will not be dissuaded.  - Miss Potter
  • Rajesh comes clean with Reena and pleads to be forgiven, but Reena is adamant that she does not want to talk to Rajesh anymore and asks him to forget her.  - Minnale
  • When the proprietress, mrs Chanfa, finds out what has transpired, she is adamant that Andara must not be discovered hiding with Father Nazario, and orders Andara to clean the room so that no one knows she was there.  - Nazarín
  • With the Lord Holders adamant that the dragonriders attempt to eliminate Thread at its source, F'nor attempts to direct himself and his dragon, Canth, to the Red Star, but they find the atmosphere inhospitable, and they fall back to Pern, badly injured.  - Dragonquest
  • Carlile is adamant that they were in the safe and he put them on the table.  - Murder in the Mews
  • The next day, Mary Jo is adamant that the two leave town, with only their clothing on their backs.  - Tumbleweeds (1999 film)
  • Werewolf Ted seems to lurk outside the trailer but Janet leaves safely, shaken but adamant about straightening things out with her brother.  - Bad Moon
  • Initially, Akira was adamant on returning to his body and maintaining his masculinity.  - Your and My Secret
  • Noah is adamant that Yaweh's edict must be followed to the letter and insists that there must be only two of every animal.  - Not Wanted on the Voyage
  • She and the rest of the town convince themselves that McLeod is molesting Chuck, despite Chuck's adamant denials.  - The Man Without a Face
  • Hannay is adamant that he cannot help, but his third visitor that day, Sir Arthur Warcliff, tells him about his missing son, and Hannay is drawn into the chase.  - The Three Hostages
  • Witt immediately decides that the ship must be destroyed, but Regan is adamant that they could sell the technology off for big money.  - The Pandora Directive
  • Lake is adamant about becoming an acceptable member of society and ignores the signs of disapproval from his parents and best friend.  - The Rage in Placid Lake
  • A young boy named Jason also discovers The Stuff is alive and sees how it affects his family and how they are adamant towards his beliefs on The Stuff.  - The Stuff
  • As they begin to destroy the shop, Kayo is terrified and tells the yakuza they will comply, but Oshin is utterly adamant that she will not give in to them.  - Oshin
  • However, Enina is adamant that Curzon did not betray her husband.  - Dax (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
  • On the night of the murder as Jennifer and Nick walk towards Jennifers' parents bedroom, Nick changes his mind and is adamant that he is unable to go through with the murders.  - Twisted Desire
  • The village leader is adamant about the Sirah's choice despite O'Brien's protestations.  - The Storyteller (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
  • Wesker's security officer, Captain Alexander Slater (Matthew Marsden), is adamant about Isaacs' disregard for Umbrella's regulations.  - Resident Evil: Extinction
  • The warden is adamant that the men drowned, despite no bodies being found.  - Escape from Alcatraz (film)
  • Phil is adamant about not leaving his car behind, when someone gets an idea: a train is about to pass on a railroad track parallel to the road.  - Fandango (1985 film)
  • Emerson is not only adamant in his beliefs, he seems every bit as willing as Hussein to trigger a nuclear war.  - Deterrence (film)
  • On succeeding to the throne, he encounters the adamant opposition of the priestly hierarchy to his planned reforms.  - Pharaoh (novel)
  • Jerry is adamant about his pledge to find the killer, and does not go on the fishing trip.  - The Pledge (film)
  • Svengaard, a low-ranking doctor, tries to convince them to skip the procedure, but they are adamant and insist on their right, all the while secretly communicating their contempt for Svengaard in a silent Courier code.  - The Eyes of Heisenberg
  • The Emperor is adamant about marrying Feng and the Empress Dowager relents, but Long is unable to pass a "ring test" to prove he is the destined one and the Empress Dowager forbids his marriage to her daughter.  - Chinese Odyssey 2002
  • Shadow in particular is worried about Peter, as he is adamant that Peter would never abandon him; therefore, he decides to go find his owners, as he fears Peter may be in danger.  - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
  • Torquil learns of the scheme and tries to talk Joan out of it, but she proves adamant and they have a blazing row.  - I Know Where I'm Going!
  • When Irene became pregnant, and mrs Quayne learned of it, she was adamant that he do what was the right thing: so, at his own wife's unyielding insistence, mr Quayne divorced Thomas's mother and married Irene.  - The Death of the Heart
  • Fumiko complains that her father is stubborn, insisting on arranging her marriage, whereas she has now fallen in love with a musician and is adamant to lead life her own way.  - Equinox Flower
  • This turnabout elicits incredulity and shock from the two student auditors, who are adamant that their original vote count was accurate.  - Election (1999 film)
  • Chris is adamant that he will rescue Annie from Hell, despite Albert's insistence that no one has ever succeeded in doing so with a suicide.  - What Dreams May Come (film)
  • Lyle tries to coax Dean into running away, but Dean is adamant about clearing his name.  - Enemy of the State (film)
  • Sisko suggests a nearby planet, Draylon II, as a reasonable alternative, but the Skrreeans are adamant in their decision.  - Sanctuary (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
  • Although he declares that Hanson had asked for her nomination to be withdrawn so he could finish his presidency with triumph over controversy, he remains adamant and calls for an immediate confirmation vote.  - The Contender (2000 film)
  • Among others, the forces of the revolutionary General Montero invade Sulaco after securing the inland capital; Gould, adamant that his silver should not become spoil for his enemies, orders Nostromo, the trusted "capataz de los cargadores" (head longshoreman) of Sulaco, to take it offshore so it can be sold into international markets.  - Nostromo
  • When he learns that Pascal's father has refused to help, Victor is adamant that they try again.  - Sorcerer (film)
  • Okonkwo, a warrior by nature and adamant about following Umuofian custom and tradition, despises any form of cowardice and advocates war against the white men.  - Things Fall Apart
  • Marcus tries to reason with Gin for a smaller cut, but Gin is adamant at half.  - Bad Santa
  • Jess develops an attraction toward Joe, and when the team plays in Hamburg, Germany and goes out clubbing, they're caught about to kiss by Jules, who also has a crush on Joe, souring Jess and Jules's friendship, as Jules is adamant she'd told Jess about her crush.  - Bend It Like Beckham
  • He is incredulous at the news, but she is adamant that she will continue her work despite of how her personal happiness will suffer Over a decade later, Sister Kenny and Brack still stand by their respective treatments, and she decides to confront him at a symposium in front of many orthopedists.  - Sister Kenny
  • Dan is adamant on racing.  - The Animatrix
  • Emma wishes to stay on the island with him, but the Doctor is adamant that a relationship would never work.  - Doctor Dolittle (film)

Example sentences for "adamant" in interesting articles

Meaning of "adamant" in English

  • impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason
    Examples
    - Cynthia was inexorable; she would have none of him
    - an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency
  • very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

Meaning of "adamant" in Hindi

  • हीरा ( Hira, heeraa)
  • मणि ( Mani)
  • अटल ( Atal)

Synonyms of "adamant"

  • adamantine
  • inexorable
  • diamond
  • intransigent

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