50 entries under businesslike topic. ×

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balky(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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tough(adjective, persistent, inflexible, stubborn, strong-willed)
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adamant(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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bullet headed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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contumacious(adjective, persistent, stubborn, strong-willed, headstrong)
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hard nosed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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obstinate(adjective, persistent, stubborn, strong-willed, headstrong)
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tough-minded(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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wilful(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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pensive(adjective, thoughtful, ruminant, serious minded)
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reflective(adjective, thoughtful, ruminant, serious minded)
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strong headed(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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contrarious(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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cross-grained(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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insightful(adjective, thoughtful, ruminant, serious minded)
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meditative(adjective, thoughtful, ruminant, serious minded)
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dour(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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obdurate(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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restive(adjective, strong-willed, headstrong)
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unbending(adjective, tough, inflexible, adamant)
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APASmart Define. (1970). business-minded thesaurus. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/business-minded/thesaurus/synonyms
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