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dogged(adjective, tough, unreasonable, grim)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, difficult, wild)
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inexorable(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
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intransigent(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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rigid(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
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uncompromising(adjective, tough, difficult, violent)
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willful(adjective, tough, difficult, stupid)
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cantankerous(tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
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pertinacious(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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single-minded(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
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steadfast(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
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unbending(adjective, tough, difficult, unreasonable)
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adamantine(tough, unreasonable, grim, obstinate)
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bullheaded(tough, difficult, awkward, unreasonable)
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cussed(tough, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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iron(tough, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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opinionated(tough, determined, unreasonable, fixed)
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ornery(tough, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
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relentless(tough, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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stiff-necked(adjective, tough, stupid, unreasonable)
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