3
antagonistic
3
antipathetic(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
3
confirmed(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
3
conflicting(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
3
cross(irritable, restless, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
3
demanding(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate, problematic)
3
fixed(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
3
forced(adjective, difficult, awkward, averse, disinclined)
3
hard-shell(adjective, determined, persistent, impulsive, obstinate)
3
hearty
3
inimical(unpleasant, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
3
iron(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
petulant(adjective, cross, irritable, restless, obstinate)
3
problem(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
3
relentless(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
3
resistive
3
set(adjective, hard, tough, firm, solid)
3
single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
3
stony(adjective, hard, firm, solid, stiff)
3
strong-willed
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