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contradictory(negative, hostile, fixed, different)
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pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
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dogged(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
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immovable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
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intransigent(adjective, tough, firm, stubborn)
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resolved(adjective, fixed, persistent, obstinate)
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bullheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
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heady(adjective, fixed, stubborn, obstinacy)
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stiff-necked(adjective, tough, firm, deliberate)
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unflinching(adjective, fixed, persistent, obstinate)
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fixed(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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hard-shell(adjective, persistent, impulsive, obstinate)
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strong-minded(adjective, fixed, impulsive, stubborn)
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dead set on(expression, firm, fixed, stubborn)
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foolhardy(impulsive, stubborn, reckless, impetuous)
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hard-core(firm, impulsive, stubborn, reckless)
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hard-nosed(firm, impulsive, obstinate, stubborn)
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hardened(adjective, hard, tough, firm, solid)
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heedless(violent, fast, quick, impulsive)
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imprudent(impulsive, stubborn, reckless, impetuous)
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