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ruthless(hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
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standing pat(determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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staunch(clear, strong, tough, severe)
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strong-willed(determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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callous(hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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cruel(strong, hard, tough, severe)
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flinty(close, strong, hard, tough)
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hardheaded(strong, hard, tough, determined)
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hidebound(close, severe, firm, determined)
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indurate(mean, hard, firm, determined)
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inhuman(harsh, cruel, determined, fierce)
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merciless(hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
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persistent(strong, tough, severe, flat)
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pertinacious(tough, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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pigheaded(mean, hard, tough, determined)
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precise(correct, severe, certain, limited)
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refractory(hard, tough, rough, firm)
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stony(hard, firm, solid, careless)
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tenacious(clear, strong, tough, severe)
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undeviating(strong, flat, harsh, certain)
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