125 entries under obstinate topic. ×

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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, severe)
9
intractable(adjective, hard, rough, firm, difficult)
8
hard-line(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, rough)
8
resistant(adjective, strong, hard, fit, firm)
8
spunky(adjective, strong, firm, lively, determined)
7
hard-bitten(adjective, strong, hard, continue, rough)
7
inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
7
set(verb, adjective, calm, strong, hard)
7
unwavering(adjective, calm, strong, secure, firm)
6
ferocious(adjective, rough, property)
6
headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, firm, difficult)
5
bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, firm, difficult)
5
dogged(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
5
immutable(adjective, calm, strong, rough, solid)
5
indomitable(adjective, strong, hard, great, difficult)
5
insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising)
5
narrow(adjective, rough)
5
ruffianly(adjective, rough)
5
unforgiving(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
5
vicious(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, harsh)
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