50 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, rigid)
7
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
4
tough(adjective, strong, hard, rough, firm)
3
adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
3
indomitable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
3
relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
2
cantankerous(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
contrary(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
obstinate(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
2
recalcitrant(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
refractory(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
tenacious(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
2
uncooperative(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
ungovernable(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
unmanageable(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
2
unruly(difficult, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
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