4
tough(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, obstinate)
4
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
3
active
3
brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
coherent
3
grim(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
3
hidebound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
inelastic(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
3
peevish(adjective, irritable, crabby, cranky, testy)
3
plodding(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
3
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
3
spirited
3
steady(adjective, strong, firm, determined, resolute)
3
sullen(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby, cranky)
3
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
3
unflinching(adjective, strong, firm, energetic, determined)
3
unremitting(adjective, strong, firm, energetic, determined)
3
vigorous
2
doctrinaire(adjective, opinionated, dogmatic)
2
attentive(adjective, resolute)
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