69 entries under obstinate topic. ×

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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
14
insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
14
relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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immovable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
12
firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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fixed(adjective, mean, hard, secure, rough)
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set in stone(expression, adjective, idiom, mean, hard)
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stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm)
11
unshakable(adjective, mean, hard, secure, determined)
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mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
10
set(adjective, severe, determined, resolute)
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standing pat(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
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unswayable(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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pat(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
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pertinacious(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
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bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
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bovine(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
6
contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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