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- Thesaurus|702
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69 entries under obstinate topic. ×
| pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive) | |
| resistant(adjective, hard, determined, resolute, unfeeling) | |
| steadfast(adjective, firm, determined, resolute) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| tenacious(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| unwavering(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| hidebound(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| inelastic(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| callous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil) | |
| hanging(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh) | |
| hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| unforgiving(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh) | |
| dangerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty) | |
| fierce(adjective, clear, hard, tough, severe) | |
| hard-bitten(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| merciless(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm) |
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