Self-confidence is different from over-confidence, arrogance and adamancy. |
His entire statement had been quietly but firmly said in a state of shame and sadness, but this last line was full of adamancy. |
They were somewhat opposed to Mr. Clay's adamancy that they must go ahead with the withdrawal. |
Despite his adamancy, many expect Mr. Mikati to be unable to withstand pressure to denounce it, though he may find a legal mechanism as a way to bring to an end Lebanon's cooperation with it. |
The rigidity and adamancy to continue with the strike action until management appears to capitulate leads to a dead end. |
Fundamentalism in relation to any concept even in theism is categorised as adamancy in our ashrams. |