118 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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pig-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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settled(adjective, strong, flat, firm, certain)
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stringent(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, determined)
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unfaltering(adjective, firm, certain, limited, definite)
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unpliable(tough, difficult, obstinate, willful)
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awkward(tough, difficult, stiff, obstinate)
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balky(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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bullhead(adjective, mean, hard, harsh, inflexible)
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cantankerous(tough, firm, difficult, unreasonable, grim)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, mean, hard)
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contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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cussed(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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difficult(tough, obstinate, willful)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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incurable(tough, difficult, obstinate, willful)
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indocile(tough, difficult, obstinate, willful)
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insoluble(tough, difficult, obstinate, willful)
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insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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locked(determined, rigid, inflexible, obstinate)
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locked in(adjective, tough, severe, cruel, pitiless)
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