55
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, strong, firm)
43
persistent(adjective, strong, tough, flat, firm)
42
firm(noun, adjective, clear, strong, sound)
38
determined(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
36
resolute(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
34
dogged(adjective, strong, tough, firm, resist)
32
obstinate(adjective, strong, firm, intense, resist)
32
pertinacious(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
28
unyielding(adjective, clear, strong, sound, tough)
25
steadfast(adjective, clear, strong, secure, tough)
21
inflexible(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, obstinate)
19
courageous(adjective, firm, determined, vigorous, bold)
19
persevering(adjective, strong, tough, flat, firm)
19
tough(adjective, strong, firm, determined, resolute)
18
obdurate(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, obstinate)
17
adamant(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, persistent)
16
set(adjective, strong, secure, flat, firm)
16
staunch(adjective, clear, strong, sound, tough)
16
unwavering(adjective, strong, flat, firm, intense)
15
relentless(adjective, strong, tough, firm, determined)
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