Adamant and Lax

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Adamant adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Lax is an antonym for adamant in determined topic.

Nearby Words: adamantine, adamantly, Adam

Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

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Adamant is an antonym for lax.

Nearby Word: laxly

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Lax and Adamant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/adamant/lax

Adamant & Lax. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/adamant/lax>.

Lax or Adamant. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/adamant/lax.

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