50
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong)
32
tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
28
uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, hard, secure)
26
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough)
25
hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
24
rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
23
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
22
severe(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
20
resolute(adjective, determined, obstinate, uncompromising, unshakeable)
19
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
19
difficult(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
19
nasty(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
19
rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
19
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
19
serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
18
disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, complex)
18
intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
18
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, tough, rough)
18
sheer(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
18
tight(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, complex)
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