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