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dogged(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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fixed(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
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steadfast(adjective, strong, secure, tough, flat)
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stony(adjective, person, mean, hard, harsh)
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set(verb, adjective, strong, determined, resolute)
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iron(noun, adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, unyielding)
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unshakable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
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hard-nosed(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
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stern(adjective, mean, hard, rough, firm)
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tenacious(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, persistent)
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intractable(adjective, hard, tough, firm, determined)
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mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, deliberate)
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unbendable(adjective, resist, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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unwavering(adjective, strong, secure, flat, firm)
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
11
grim(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
10
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
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