6
unwavering(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined)
5
brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
hidebound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
inelastic(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
4
callous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil)
4
dogged(adjective, mean, hard, determined, resolute)
4
hardened(adjective, hard, determined, resolute, unfeeling)
4
matter-of-fact(adjective, practical, realistic)
4
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
4
well-versed
3
bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined)
3
dour(adjective, close, hard, severe, sharp)
3
down-to-earth(adjective, practical, realistic)
3
grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
hanging(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
3
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
3
opinionated(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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