80 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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quarrelsome(noun, adjective, nasty, difficult, cold)
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resolute(adjective, difficult, determined, obstinate)
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tenacious(adjective, difficult, wild, determined, awkward)
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adamant(adjective, determined, fixed, resolute, persistent)
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mulish(adjective, difficult, determined, awkward, resolute)
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determined(adjective, resolute, persistent, impulsive, obstinate)
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hard(adjective, difficult, determined, fixed, angry)
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pertinacious(adjective, difficult, determined, awkward, resolute)
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pigheaded(adjective, tough, difficult, determined, awkward)
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resistant(adjective, determined, resolute, antagonistic, obstinate)
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immovable(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
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awkward(tough, difficult, unpleasant, wild)
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bellicose(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
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bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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persistent(adjective, determined, fixed, obstinate)
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dogged(adjective, determined, fixed, obstinate)
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fixed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
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