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wilful(adjective, quality, stubbornness, refusal)
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grim(adjective, appearance, quality, strong)
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implacable(adjective, appearance, quality, mean)
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rebellious(adjective, quality, tough, firm)
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unmanageable(adjective, quality, tough, difficulty)
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steadfast(adjective, quality, strong, secure)
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resistant(adjective, quality, hard, determined)
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resolved(adjective, quality, firm, deliberate)
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bloody-minded(adjective, quality, resistance, disposition)
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pig-headed(adjective, obstinate, quality, refusal)
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persevering(adjective, quality, strong, tough)
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bullheaded(adjective, quality, strong, hard)
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willful(adjective, quality, strong, tough)
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difficult(adjective, hard, complex, change, position)
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adamantine(adjective, quality, strong, hard)
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iron(adjective, quality, mean, strong)
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unaccommodating(adjective, change, position, attitude, determination)
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unregenerate(adjective, quality, refusal, stubbornness)
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uncompliant(adjective, quality, tough, resist)
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balky(adjective, quality, attitude, informal)
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