expression, adverb
at any cost; no matter what; stubbornly
Expresses a strong determination to do or not do something, often with a nuance of stubbornness or defiance. Used adverbially with verbs.
彼は意地でも謝ろうとしなかった。
He stubbornly refused to apologize, no matter what.
意地でもその計画を成功させたい。
I want to make that plan succeed at any cost.