91 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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tough(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
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uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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unflinching(adjective, strong, firm, energetic, determined)
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balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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dogmatic(determined, fixed, rigid, strict, stern)
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hardened(adjective, determined, fixed, resolute)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
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rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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strong-minded(adjective, determined, fixed)
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astute(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, practical)
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awkward(tough, difficult, obstinate, willful)
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bad-tempered(mean, cross, irritable, ugly, obstinate)
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cantankerous(mean, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
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cross(mean, irritable, ugly, obstinate)
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cussed(mean, tough, firm, cross, unreasonable)
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hang tough(expression, tough, sharp, difficult, awkward)
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hard-line(tough, firm, difficult, determined, awkward)
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incurable(tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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