| standing pat(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising) |
| static(adjective, set, secure, regular, fixed) |
| stuck(adjective, firm, true, steady, fixed) |
| unalterable(adjective, set, hard, steady, regular) |
| unswerving(adjective, firm, solid, intense, determined) |
| anchored(adjective, strong, secure, solid, steady) |
| contrary(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate) |
| dead in the water |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined) |
| immoveable |
| immutable(adjective, set, hard, steady, regular) |
| inelastic(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising) |
| invariable(adjective, stable, changing) |
| iron(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) |
| loyal(adjective, firm, solid, intense, true) |
| pertinacious(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate) |
| recalcitrant(adjective, tough, difficult, determined, fixed) |
| refractory(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined) |
| stabile(adjective, firm, solid, still, stable) |
| steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined) |