91 entries under unyielding topic. ×

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mulish(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
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tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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hardened(adjective, person, hard, tough, severe)
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tenacious(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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callous(adjective, person, mean, 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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unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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hard-hearted(adjective, mean, 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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persistent(adjective, strong, tough, flat, firm)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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merciless(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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pitiless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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cruel(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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resistant(adjective, hard, determined, resolute, unfeeling)
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