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Stiffness :: Stiff-neckedness (n.) The quality or state of being stiff-necked; stubbornness.

Stiff-neckedness :: Stiff-necked (a.) Stubborn; inflexibly obstinate; contumacious; as, stiff-necked pride; a stiff-necked people..

Inflexible :: Inflexible (a.) Firm in will or purpose; not to be turned, changed, or altered; resolute; determined; unyieding; inexorable; stubborn..

Stiffish :: Stiff-hearted (a.) Obstinate; stubborn; contumacious.

Refractory :: Refractory (a.) Obstinate in disobedience; contumacious; stubborn; unmanageable; as, a refractory child; a refractory beast..

Tough :: Tough (superl.) Stiff; rigid; not flexible; stubborn; as, a tough bow..

Obdurate :: Obdurate (a.) Hardened in feelings, esp. against moral or mollifying influences; unyielding; hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked..

Stomachic :: Stomachful (a.) Willfully obstinate; stubborn; perverse.

Contumacious :: Contumacious (a.) Exhibiting contumacy; contemning authority; obstinate; perverse; stubborn; disobedient.

Calcitrant :: Calcitrant (a.) Kicking. Hence: Stubborn; refractory.

Contumacy :: Contumacy (n.) Stubborn perverseness; pertinacious resistance to authority.

Restiff :: Restiff (n.) A restive or stubborn horse.

Perverse :: Perverse (a.) Obstinate in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary..

Pig-headed :: Pig-headed (a.) Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn..

Sturdy :: Sturdy (superl.) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.

Stubby :: Stubborn (a.) Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; harsh; -- said of persons and things; as, stubborn wills; stubborn ore; a stubborn oak; as stubborn as a mule..

Obstination :: Obstination (n.) Obstinacy; stubbornness.

Impracticability :: Impracticability (n.) Intractableness; stubbornness.

Willful :: Willful (a.) Governed by the will without yielding to reason; obstinate; perverse; inflexible; stubborn; refractory; as, a willful man or horse..

Headstrong :: Headstrong (a.) Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn.

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