173 entries under persistent topic. ×

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bound(adjective, set, strong, tough, intense)
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intractable(adjective, tough, rigid, inflexible)
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mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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pat(adjective, solid, determined, usual, steady)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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unhesitating(adjective, complete, certain, resolution, serious)
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committed(adjective, strong, determined, steady, fixed)
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contumacious(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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never-failing(adjective, complete, total, solid, certain)
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continuous(adjective, complete, wild, steady, original)
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defiant(adjective, strong, bold, spirited)
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demanding(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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hell-bent(adjective, determined, fixed, resolute)
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insubordinate(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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inveterate(adjective, certain, familiar, usual, limited)
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invincible(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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true-blue(adjective, good, close, strong, correct)
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unmanageable(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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