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die-hard(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
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hanging tough(expression, adjective, mean, hard, determined)
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headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, tough, determined)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
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staunch(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
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cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, determined)
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inhuman(adjective, harsh, cruel, determined, fierce)
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merciless(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, determined)
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refractory(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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tenacious(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
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undeviating(adjective, strong, flat, harsh, certain)
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loyal(adjective, strong, firm, determined, bold)
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persevering(adjective, strong, tough, flat, firm)
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pitiless(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, determined)
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true(adjective, strong, direct, flat, firm)
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unforgiving(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
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