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contumacious(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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opinionated(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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relentless(adjective, strong, firm, energetic)
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persevering(adjective, strong, firm, determined)
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perverse(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
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refractory(adjective, firm, difficult, determined)
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rigid(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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stiff-necked(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
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unshakable(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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fixed(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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self-willed(adjective, firm, difficult, determined)
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unbending(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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unswerving(adjective, strong, firm, determined)
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inexorable(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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staunch(adjective, strong, firm, determined)
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indomitable(adjective, strong, firm, difficult)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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wayward(adjective, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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recalcitrant(adjective, firm, difficult, awkward)
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uncooperative(adjective, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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