28
unshakable(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
25
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough)
25
stony(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
24
steadfast(adjective, strong, secure, tough, flat)
23
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough, resist)
23
dogged(adjective, strong, tough, firm, harsh)
23
set(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, obstinate)
22
mulish(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
22
unbendable(adjective, resist, determined, resolute, persistent)
21
tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
19
hardened(adjective, person, hard, tough, severe)
18
tenacious(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, obstinate)
17
callous(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
16
grim(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
16
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
16
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, violent)
16
severe(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
16
unwavering(adjective, strong, secure, flat, certain)
15
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, harsh)
15
stern(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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