83 entries under persistent topic. ×

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incompliant(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
6
tenacious(adjective, strong, tough, firm, solid)
5
brassbound(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
5
die-hard(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
5
remorseless(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
5
steadfast(adjective, strong, tough, firm, determined)
5
unbendable(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
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hidebound(adjective, obstinate, stubborn, unbending)
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obstinate(adjective, set, mean, strong, hard)
4
resolved(adjective, determined, resolution, resolute)
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set(verb, adjective, strong, tough, firm)
4
severe(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
fast(adjective, strong, tough, firm, solid)
3
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
refractory(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
3
strict(adjective, hard, rigid, obstinate)
3
tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
3
uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, rigid)
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