111 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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decided(adjective, firm, intense, deliberate, determined)
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steady(adjective, strong, sound, secure, tough)
7
strong-minded(adjective, firm, determined, fixed, serious)
7
tight(adjective, close, strong, hard, free)
6
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, persistent)
6
unbending(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
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balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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bound(adjective, strong, flat, firm, solid)
5
bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
5
iron(adjective, strong, tough, firm, solid)
5
opinionated(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
5
pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
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uncooperative(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, persistent)
5
willful(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, resist)
4
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
4
serious(adjective, strong, firm, determined, resolute)
4
solid(adjective, strong, sound, secure, tough)
4
wayward(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, persistent)
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