133
stubborn(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, characteristic)
59
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
51
unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
50
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
41
uncompromising(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
39
resolute(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
35
firm(noun, adjective, mean, strong, hard)
35
dogged(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
34
determined(adjective, strong, tough, firm, intense)
34
rigid(adjective, mean, hard, tough, moderate)
31
adamant(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
31
mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
31
tenacious(adjective, strong, firm, intense, resist)
30
headstrong(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
29
intransigent(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, stubborn)
28
immovable(adjective, mean, hard, determined, usual)
28
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
28
unbending(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
27
refractory(adjective, control, order, resist, determined)
25
contrary(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, antagonistic)
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