36
obdurate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
36
permanent(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
36
stationary(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
36
withstanding(adjective, strong, strain, firmness, tight)
32
unrelenting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
32
immovable(adjective, determined, resolute, rigid, obstinate)
30
fixed(adjective, set, hard, secure, rough)
29
relentless(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
26
obstinate(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
25
formal(adjective, characteristic, tough, correct, severe)
25
insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
25
set(adjective, hard, secure, tough, severe)
24
unshakable(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
23
stilted(adjective, characteristic, correct, unusual, counterfeit)
23
tough(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
22
adamant(adjective, hard, rough, firm, harsh)
21
tense(adjective, hard, firm, property, rigid)
20
prim(adjective, characteristic, hard, correct, proper)
20
severe(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
19
ceremonious(adjective, characteristic, correct, cold, modest)
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