10
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
10
set in stone(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
10
unshakeable(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
10
unswayable(adjective, determined, resolute, rigid, obstinate)
9
austere(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
9
cold-blooded(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
9
hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined)
9
hidebound(adjective, severe, determined, resolute, obstinate)
9
merciless(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
9
pat(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
9
pitiless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
9
refractory(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
9
resolved(adjective, strong, determined, definite, resolute)
9
standing pat(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
9
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
uncompassionate(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
9
unrepentant(adjective, impenitence)
9
wilful(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
8
cold(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
8
cruel(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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