43 entries under unbending topic. ×

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inflexible(adjective, moderate, severe, firm, determined)
11
uncompromising(adjective, severe, determined, resolute, obstinate)
9
unyielding(adjective, firm, determined, stiff, resolute)
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stiff(adjective, close, firm, restraint, determined)
8
strict(adjective, severe, straight, sober, persistent)
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set(adjective, mean, firm, determined, stiff)
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intractable(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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resolute(adjective, determined, obstinate, stubborn, uncompromising)
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adamant(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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hard(obstinate, stubborn)
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hardheaded(adjective, determined, resolute, inflexible, obstinate)
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iron(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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rigorous(adjective, severe, obstinate, stubborn)
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stringent(adjective, severe, obstinate, stubborn)
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unrelenting(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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indomitable(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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recalcitrant(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
single-minded(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
stable(adjective, moderate, firm, stiff, tense)
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staunch(obstinate, stubborn)
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