36
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, obstinate, stubbornness)
29
tenacious(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
26
dogged(adjective, strong, tough, firm, energetic)
23
unyielding(adjective, tough, determined, resolute, obstinate)
22
obstinate(adjective, mean, strong, tough, continue)
21
persistent(adjective, strong, tough, continue, firm)
19
resolute(adjective, strong, tough, firm, determined)
17
inflexible(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
16
determined(adjective, strong, tough, firm, deliberate)
16
firm(noun, adjective, strong, tough, determined)
16
mulish(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
15
headstrong(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
13
obdurate(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
12
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, resist)
11
adamant(adjective, tough, determined, resolute, obstinate)
11
bullheaded(adjective, tough, difficult, resist, wild)
11
hardheaded(adjective, strong, tough, resist, cold)
11
intractable(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
11
intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
11
steadfast(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
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