63 entries under persistent topic. ×

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wrongheaded(negative, hostile, obstinate, adverse)
3
bullheaded(adjective, tough, firm, indifferent, deliberate)
3
demanding(adjective, tough, obstinate, problematic)
3
exacting(adjective, tough, obstinate, problematic)
3
hard-line(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
3
iron(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
opinionated(adjective, mean, tough, firm, violent)
2
hard-shell(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
2
hardened(adjective, determined, fixed, stubborn)
2
hopeless(adjective, appearance, difficulty, terrible)
2
incurable(adjective, difficult, obstinate, stubborn)
2
inveterate(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
remorseless(adjective, tough, firm, cruel, unreasonable)
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anal-retentive(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
1
confirmed(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
1
dyed-in-the-wool(hard, resolute, rigid, inflexible)
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hard-shelled(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
1
hardheaded(adjective, strong, tough, firm, cold)
1
hell-bent(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
1
insurgent(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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