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firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
11
fixed(adjective, mean, hard, secure, rough)
11
set in stone(expression, adjective, idiom, mean, hard)
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stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm)
11
unshakable(adjective, mean, hard, secure)
10
mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
10
set(adjective, severe, resolute, obstinate)
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standing pat(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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unswayable(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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pat(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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pertinacious(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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bigoted(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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hanging tough(expression, adjective, mean, hard)
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bovine(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
6
contrary(adjective, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
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pig-headed(adjective, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
6
resistant(adjective, hard, resolute, unfeeling)
6
steadfast(adjective, firm, resolute, obstinate)
6
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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tenacious(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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