338 entries under adjective topic. ×

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persistent(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
47
firm(noun, hard, strain, rough)
46
stiff(hard, tough, strain, rough)
43
stubborn(characteristic, quality, obstinate, stubbornness)
43
hard(tough, strain, rough, firm)
40
strong(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
37
stable(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
36
unyielding(hard, tough, strain, rough)
32
intractable(control, order, tough, difficulty)
29
unruly(control, order, difficult, resist)
29
recalcitrant(control, order, tough, difficult)
28
rigid(hard, tough, strain, firm)
26
obstinate(control, order, difficulty, resist)
25
contumacious(tough, firm, determined, negative)
25
disobedient(persistent, resistance, obstinate, stubborn)
24
resistant(strain, firm, solid, firmness)
24
ungovernable(control, order, difficult, resist)
23
steadfast(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
23
unmanageable(control, order, hard, tough)
22
headstrong(tough, firm, determined, negative)
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