5
stubborn
4
aggressive(adjective, assertive)
4
assertive(adjective, strong, tough, smart, firm)
4
condescending(adjective, superior, noble, arrogant, haughty)
4
consequential(adjective, pride, authoritative)
4
critical
4
exigent
4
important(adjective, authoritative)
4
pressing
4
pretentious(adjective, aloof, arrogant, haughty, disdainful)
4
prideful(adjective, arrogant, proud)
4
required(adjective, commanding, obligatory, authoritative, domineering)
4
snooty(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, haughty)
4
strict
4
superior(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, haughty)
3
bumptious(adjective, pride)
3
compulsatory(adjective, commanding, required, obligatory, authoritative)
3
decisive(adjective, definite)
3
dominant(adjective, superior, controlling)
3
exacting(adjective, overbearing, bossy)
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