63 entries under persistent topic. ×

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severe(adjective, tough, reserved, obstinate)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
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froward(adjective, determined, negative, hostile)
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relentless(adjective, appearance, strong, tough, firm)
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set(adjective, strict, obstinate, stubborn)
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tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
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uncompliant(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, irritable)
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unregenerate(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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unrelenting(adjective, appearance, strong, tough, firm)
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bloody-minded(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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narrow-minded(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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stern(adjective, appearance, terrible, obstinate)
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cussed(tough, firm, obstinate, stubborn)
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grim(adjective, appearance, tough, firm, cruel)
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resolved(adjective, determined, fixed, obstinate)
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single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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steadfast(adjective, determined, fixed, grim)
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strict(adjective, hard, rigid, obstinate)
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unconquerable(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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unflinching(adjective, cruel, determined, fixed, resolute)
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