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steadfast(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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unbending(adjective, firm, difficult, unreasonable)
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adamantine(firm, unreasonable, grim, obstinate)
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bullheaded(firm, difficult, awkward, unreasonable)
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cussed(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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iron(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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opinionated(firm, determined, unreasonable, fixed)
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ornery(firm, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
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relentless(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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resolute(adjective, difficult, obstinate, stubborn)
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stiff-necked(adjective, firm, stupid, unreasonable)
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awkward(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, wild)
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fixed(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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hang tough(expression, difficult, wild, awkward)
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hardheaded(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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implacable(firm, unreasonable, grim, obstinate)
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incurable(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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insoluble(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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locked in(expression, difficult, wild, awkward)
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pat(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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