11
unrelenting(adjective, strong, tough, cold, determined)
11
willful(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
10
business-minded
10
uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
9
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, determined, unreasonable)
9
opinionated(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
9
relentless(adjective, strong, tough, firm, energetic)
8
hard-nosed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
8
indefatigable(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
8
insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
8
persevering(adjective, strong, tough, firm, determined)
8
perverse(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
8
refractory(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
8
rigid(adjective, tough, determined, resolute, obstinate)
8
stiff-necked(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
8
untiring(adjective, determined, persevering)
8
unwavering(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
7
deaf(adjective, stubborn, unwilling)
7
diligent(adjective, persevering)
7
tireless(adjective, strong, firm, energetic, determined)
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