15
unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
14
headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
14
stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
13
hard-boiled(adjective, person, strong, hard, tough)
13
hard-hearted(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
13
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
13
iron(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
13
pertinacious(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
13
pigheaded(adjective, tough, determined, resolute, obstinate)
13
remorseless(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, resist)
13
unsympathetic(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
12
heartless(adjective, mean, feeling, hard, cool)
12
steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough, cold)
12
uncompliant(adjective, resist, determined, resolute, obstinate)
11
contrary(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
11
flinty(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
11
opinionated(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
11
persistent(adjective, strong, tough, flat, firm)
11
strong-willed(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
10
incompliant(adjective, resist, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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