obdurate
/ˈäb-də-rət/
adjective
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
hardened in feelings
resistant to persuasion or softening influences
an unrepentant, obdurate sinner
The obdurate enemy was merciless.
inflexible obdurate adamant mean unwilling to alter a predetermined course or purpose. inflexible implies rigid adherence or even servile conformity to principle. obdurate stresses hardness of heart and insensitivity to appeals for mercy or the influence of divine grace.