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opinionated(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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persevering(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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pertinacious(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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self-willed(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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stiff-necked(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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unbending(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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adamant(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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cantankerous(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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cussed(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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fixed(firm, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate)
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inexorable(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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insubordinate(firm, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
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persistent(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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rebellious(firm, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
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relentless(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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rigid(firm, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate)
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single-minded(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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steadfast(firm, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate)
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unreasonable(firm, grim, persistent, inflexible)
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unshakable(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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