5
hard-nosed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
unalterable
4
breakable
4
fixed(adjective, severe, firm, harsh, solid)
4
hardheaded(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
4
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, fixed, distant)
4
mulish(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
4
rigorous
4
set(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
4
solid(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
4
steely(adjective, hard, firm, solid, stiff)
3
bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
determined(adjective, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising, unshakeable)
3
hidebound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
immutable
3
inductile(adjective, unflexible)
3
intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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