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pigheaded(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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rigid(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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tenacious(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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adamant(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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inexorable(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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intransigent(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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opinionated(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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ornery(adjective, firm, negative, unreasonable)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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steadfast(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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balky(firm, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
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cantankerous(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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cussed(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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fixed(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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relentless(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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stiff-necked(adjective, firm, deliberate, determined)
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untoward(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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bullheaded(firm, deliberate, determined, unreasonable)
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hardheaded(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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persevering(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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