125 entries under obstinate topic. ×
| awkward(difficult, harsh, stubborn, tricky) | |
| bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn) | |
| fast(adjective, calm, strong, firm, solid) | |
| pat(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute) | |
| perverse(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult) | |
| pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn) | |
| pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult) | |
| stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm) | |
| sure(adjective, calm, strong, firm, solid) | |
| unruly(difficult, awkward, stubborn, willful) | |
| cantankerous(adjective, hard, severe, firm, difficult) | |
| bigoted(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| bovine(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| cussed(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, firm) | |
| dangerous(adjective, bad, hard, severe, rough) | |
| desperate(adjective, rough) | |
| fractious(grim, stubborn, problematic, trying) | |
| hanging(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising) | |
| hard-shelled(adjective, hard, rough, harsh) |
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