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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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inconvincible(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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ossified(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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priggish
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prim
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puritan
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, stupid, unreasonable)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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self-opinionated(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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smug
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tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
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uncompliant(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn, uncompromising)
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unforgiving(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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unmanageable(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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unregenerate
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unruly
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unstoppable
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abrupt(adjective, severe)
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acerbic(adjective, severe)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe)
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