6
clingy(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous, sticky)
6
devoted(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
6
dour
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durable(adjective, strong, sound, secure, tough)
6
earnest(adjective, serious, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
6
faithful(adjective, firm, true, fixed, resolute)
6
hard-nosed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
6
hardy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
6
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, persistent)
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long
6
mucilaginous(adjective, sticky, viscous)
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persisting(adjective, strong, firm, determined, resolute)
6
stiff-necked(adjective, tough, firm, resist, unreasonable)
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unbending(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
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undaunted(adjective, strong, tough, firm, steady)
5
balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
5
bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
bound(adjective, strong, flat, firm, solid)
5
bovine(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
5
bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
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