30
stiff(adjective, hard, firm, inflexible)
23
inflexible(adjective, soft, firm, stiff, yielding)
17
rigid(adjective, soft, severe, gentle, stiff)
13
stubborn(adjective, weak, soft, firm, stiff)
12
adamant(adjective, unyielding)
9
firm(adjective, weak, obscure, uncertain, stiff)
7
obstinate(adjective, soft, firm, determined, stiff)
7
harsh(adjective, calm, soft, low)
5
brittle(adjective, firm, stiff, fragile, unbreakable)
5
stable(weak, soft, changeable)
4
unyielding(adjective, weak, firm, stiff, resolute)
4
stern(adjective, soft, gentle, firm, stiff)
3
solid(weak, loose, unstable, wobbly)
2
severe
2
unchanging
2
unpliable(adjective, firm, stiff)
2
willful(adjective, yielding, obstinate, stubborn)
1
uncompromising(adjective, stubborn)
1
hard(adjective, kind, gentle, bright)
1
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