19 entries under tough topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, resist)
8
adamantine(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
7
implacable(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
7
intractable(adjective, firm, unreasonable, irritable)
7
iron(adjective, resist, unreasonable, grim)
7
relentless(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
6
adamant(adjective, firm, resist, determined)
6
recalcitrant(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
6
refractory(adjective, firm, stubborn, unruly)
5
determined(adjective, firm, resolute, stubborn)
5
firm(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn)
5
rebellious(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
fixed(adjective, set, firm, unreasonable)
3
perverse(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
single-minded(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
2
ornery(adjective, firm, informal, unreasonable)
2
pigheaded(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
2
unmanageable(adjective, firm, unreasonable, stubborn)
1
dogged(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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