6
balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
6
bovine(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
6
bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
6
deaf(adjective, stubborn, unwilling)
6
pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
6
steadfast(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
6
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, contrary)
6
wilful(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
5
bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
doctrinaire(adjective, opinionated, dogmatic)
5
pat(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
5
unbendable(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
unruly(tough, difficult, determined, awkward, impulsive)
5
unshakable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
4
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
4
inelastic(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
4
persevering(adjective, tough, firm, determined, unreasonable)
4
strong-willed
4
tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
4
ungovernable(tough, difficult, determined, awkward, impulsive)
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