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set(adjective, severe, determined, resolute, obstinate)
9
standing pat(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
9
unswayable(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
8
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
8
pat(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
8
pertinacious(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
7
bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
7
hanging tough(expression, adjective, mean, hard, determined)
7
pragmatic(adjective, sharp, practical, realistic, shrewd)
6
bovine(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
6
contemptuous(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
6
contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
6
grinding
6
hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
6
oppressive
6
pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
6
resistant(adjective, hard, determined, resolute, unfeeling)
6
steadfast(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, obstinate)
6
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
tenacious(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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