6
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
5
uncompromising(adjective, severe, firm, harsh, stubborn)
5
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
badass(noun, adjective, person, hector)
4
faithful(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
4
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
intransigent(adjective, dedicated)
4
obstinate(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, impulsive)
4
stern(adjective, severe, firm, harsh, serious)
4
stiff(firm, stubborn, unyielding, unbending)
3
hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, firm)
3
hardcore
3
determined(adjective, firm, resolute, impulsive, stubborn)
3
devoted(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
3
die-hard(adjective, firm, honest, upright, sure)
3
explicit(adjective, dedicated)
3
inveterate(adjective, established)
3
resolute(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
3
staunch(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
3
steadfast(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
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