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dogged(adjective, strong, tough, firm, harsh)
22
mulish(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
22
unbendable(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
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tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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grim(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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unwavering(adjective, strong, secure, flat, certain)
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perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, harsh)
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headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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iron(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, resist)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined)
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merciless(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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pitiless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
9
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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cruel(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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ruthless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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