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pertinacious(adjective, persistent, stubborn, strong-willed, headstrong)
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unyielding(adjective, tough, persistent, inflexible, stubborn)
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contrary(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
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corporate type(expression, business, managing, business-like)
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deliberative(adjective, thoughtful, businesslike, ruminant, serious minded)
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entrepreneurially-inclined(adjective, character, enterprise, business activity)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
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self-willed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
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self opinionated(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
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self willed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
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willful(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
10
hard bitten(adjective, business, tough, persistent, inflexible)
10
audacious(adjective, ambitious, aspirational, high flying)
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dedicated(adjective, persistent, stubborn, indomitable)
10
balky(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
10
tough(adjective, persistent, inflexible, stubborn, strong-willed)
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adamant(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
10
bullet headed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong, businesslike)
10
contumacious(adjective, persistent, stubborn, strong-willed, headstrong)
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gogetting(adjective, character, enterprise, business activity)
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