Synonym of hang tough

bear bear the brunt be patient with brave cope with face go through grin and bear it gut it out hang in hang in there keep up live out live through meet with never say die put up with ride out sit through stand stick in there stick it out stomach suck it up suffer swallow take take it take it like a man tough it out weather withstand

persevere persist endure pursue continue maintain proceed remain keep going keep on not give up plug away press on soldier on stick at stick with be persistent go the distance grind away hammer away hang in hang in there hang on hold fast hold on keep at plough on press ahead see it through stand firm stick at it stick it out stick with it struggle on be determined be pertinacious be tenacious carry on follow something through go for it go on keep at it keep it up peg away plod on remain firm see something through stand fast stay the course stay with something bash on be patient go for broke gut it out hold out keep driving show determination stop at nothing be resolved be stubborn get on pursue your goal leave no stone unturned not take no for an answer keep your hand in go to the mat push on grind go ahead soldier on with stay with it survive prevail live sustain last outlast make it keep up hold up come through last out be durable stay fresh hack it crack on stay around tough it out labour labor toil see through stay plow on strive drudge keep your nose to the grindstone work abide exert oneself stand your ground work hard travail beaver away persevere with struggle bide beaver sweat endeavor buckle down be diligent endeavour live on continue with run on slave carry through slog moil plug plod stay with hustle hold perdure linger slog away bear stick to one's guns dig your heels in keep stand one's ground persist with carry on with grub resist persist in persevere in insist withstand strain plow tug stand hump take stick to be resolute plough weather graft dig away bang away knuckle down bear up keep going with follow through bear down work like a dog work like a Trojan sweat blood plough through go on with proceed with keep on with stand up press on with put up with it go fight grin and bear it plow through direct persist at wear handle extend exist conduct study hard be assiduous show dedication be industrious show commitment put up with ride out try hard buckle to run finish stick stick to your guns slave away plod away make an effort commit oneself devote oneself spare no effort not falter in not cease from show determination in keep on at apply oneself work at see it through to the end peg away at kill oneself get stuck in stay on chug away be left follow up use some elbow grease go the limit get one's head down cling on work one's butt off hammer away at exert yourself go all the way wear well keep striving keep attempting carry on trying suffer reserve stay pat not budge perpetuate operate keep trying carry on doggedly work one's nuts off be comfortable be stable perseverate be resolute in be steadfast in complete be persistent in be pertinacious in not give up with put one's back into cut it remain alive stay alive make the cut work away at struggle on with slave away at be steadfast devote spin out peg commit give plug away at bash on with bullock hammer smile and nod grit one's teeth lump hold one's ground dedicate trail drag knock oneself out trample hike schlepp work day and night stick to guns address concentrate outlive manage work your fingers to the bone apply yourself to kill oneself with drudge away work one's socks off on graft away not cease dig bend be tarry do something constantly do something incessantly not stop doing something do something continually discharge wage practise be firm fight on hold your own push forward take pains toil on apply study advance happen ramble act come about behave deport comport occur take place execute engage in hold true meet make a stand draw out pocket press someone brook absorb accept countenance remain true support stretch out hack hold good carry-on stomach be emphatic remain unchanged stay staunch tolerate take it like a man be timeless keep one's nose to the grindstone give best shot do one's best pour it on pull out all stops give old college try put one's back in it put one's shoulder to the wheel give one's all hit the ball give all one's got make effort have no end wear on be long lived never say die stand up for oneself practice prosecute keep on at someone sweat out brook no refusal put your foot down lay down the law take the bad with the good take the rough with the smooth go ahead with work away clutch grasp latch on hang about wait loiter be tough kick your heels grip cling keep a hold on stick around hang around pay attention be attentive head-down keep your head down bear with stretch stick out lie push on with not stop head reach lead give it one's all dive in go all out give it all one has creep range spread go round circulate encompass go around trend move past never cease carry forward get on with

defy confront face beard brave resist oppose outface withstand brazen breast dare disobey disregard flout outbrave spurn contemn deride despise front gibe insult meet head-on outdare provoke rebel repulse ridicule scorn slight stick take on venture call someone's bluff hold out against square up to stand up to stick fast take a stand against make my day take one on treat with contempt fly in face of put up a fight against hurl defiance at endure weather bear tolerate stand take sustain survive put up with cope with ride out live through grapple with prevail against hold out suffer bear up against hang on go the distance against stand firm hold the line against remain firm stand fast stand up against persevere in the face of fight thwart repel combat dispute contest cross buck brace duel traverse cope violate hold off stand firm against take it hold one's ground stand one's ground against stand one's ground fly in the face of hold one's ground against sit and take it put up struggle win out not give up brook overcome outlast wear surmount abide persist with get through persevere against come through be impervious to bear the brunt of be proof against contend with stick it out die hard against pull through stay the course be resistant to be impermeable to battle challenge encounter meet counter experience struggle against undergo engage come up against tackle go through contend be forced to contend with be faced with face off strive against attack controvert object to rival fight against go up against compete against swallow stomach oppugn obstruct come into contact with come across take issue with face down vie feel sit through block check prevent hinder risk subject oneself to resign oneself to grin and bear be against deny gainsay rebut meet with contradict face up to be confronted by go against submit to come to grips with do battle with be in opposition to lock horns with skirmish with clash with question accost call in question take up arms against run into compete compete with rebel against vie with face off against handle stick out assail assault taste have witness deal with take up the gauntlet accept a challenge argue against quarrel with countenance pass live argue with court disagree with be anti allow accept disapprove of protest meet head on argue be hostile to have experience of speak against submit oneself to debate reverse match refute impede speak out against stop halt frustrate inhibit restrain battle with know stem set your face against pit wage war against curb stand up and be counted against be in defiance of take a stand negate affront play call out impugn contend against make a stand against cross swords with refuse to accept undermine come to blows with disprove counteract take up arms brace oneself for square off against brave out brazen out live out be patient with shoulder assume support campaign against race bear with carry permit tough out thole admit live with tangle with oppose action sweat out hack bide spare no effort put up an argument fight back against scrimmage with war against shoot it out with put up a fight reluct have dealings in set one's face against refuse countervail dig in one's heels baulk at stonewall dissent with kick against clash eliminate struggle with get into conflict with engage with collide with come into conflict with end war denounce attempt resolve counterbalance negative partake become familiar with see observe digest assimilate receive participate in fight with query battle against bar counterattack strike set upon launch begin battle with compare contrast dislike disclaim disown disaffirm disconfirm disavow repudiate disallow reject appreciate sample come into contact apprehend try comprehend watch run the gauntlet get behold perceive wrest with scrap with eyeball contravene confute put an end to bring to an end to call into question demur about enquire address be a dissenter from test impeach inquire litigate protest against throw down investigate demur against take exception to feud with rally against remonstrate dissent from interrogate mount an attack on enter into combat with fall on run against content against go one on one with be opposed to go toe to toe with go eyeball to eyeball with be pitted against array cancel thumbs down cancel out say the opposite of withsay withspeak have bone to pick differ wage war on brace for expose disapprove neutralise taunt gainstay dissent neutralize disagree bombard withstay square off play against come to close quarters with take a plunge make a stand take a chance with take the plunge defy danger play off take a header take a flyer take a chance be drawn against take the bull by the horns take a chance on set against bit the bullet frown at search out take issue not countenance give battle to join battle with turn the tables run counter to throw down the gauntlet invite to debate meet face to face cross swards do something about it knock the chip off one's shoulder ask for trouble start something

subsist exist live survive endure manage cope stay alive be breathe continue depend fare last feed get along get by support oneself get through hang on living move sustain make ends meet make out make the grade rely for nourishment sustain yourself barely exist hang in keep going make both ends meet make it remain alive ride out scrape by eke out an existence just make it keep body and soul together stick it out stick with it eke out a living keep the wolf from the door keep your head above water make do muddle through muddle along go on fend carry on scrape along scrape through scrimp support get on scrape a living support yourself shift for fend for barely have enough to live on scarcely have enough to live on make provision for provide for keep one's head above water take care of look after persist live on break even pay your bills consist dwell continue living struggle along profit scrimp and save sustain oneself make a living maintain yourself feed yourself earn money maintain oneself keep alive acquire a livelihood earn a living earn one's living shift do flourish prosper contrive thrive make shift succeed hack handle deal contend grapple do well enough weather face suffer struggle wrestle defend tussle battle dispatch confront tangle get a handle on struggle through come through keep one's end up make it out alive look after oneself bear up weather the storm rub along shift for oneself paddle one's own canoe deal with stand on one's own two feet eke out existence progress proceed go fare all right be all right hack it deal with the situation advance do all right stagger cut it handle it rub on improvise develop depart deal with it make the best of a bad job hearten inspire steel encourage persevere inspirit embolden muddle happen scratch a living scarcely manage to live barely manage to live crack it scratch out a living manage to live with difficulty pass prove journey perform hie buoy up chirk up withstand buck up cheer up pace come pan out march go along forge come along make headway manage without help take care of oneself make it on one's own manage without assistance cope on one's own manage by oneself go off turn out endure it bear it hold up hold out soldier on hold one's own stand it tolerate it thole it abide it contend with put up with it make a go of it be doing with it stick it stand firm keep one's position stand tall maintain one's position stand one's ground score achieve grin and bear it accept fight combat scuffle do with clash engage tackle close rassle brawl encounter cope with come to grips with resolve bite the bullet come to terms with face up to strive take take on address yourself to come to grips get to grips do battle

abide tolerate accept bear endure stand brook suffer take hack stomach countenance handle support wear absorb bide face go meet pocket sustain swallow live with stick thole acknowledge concede consent cope with defer put up with receive stick out sweat out withstand bear with hang in sit tight stand for submit to be big about hang in there grin and bear it sit still for take it play the game stick it out capitulate don't make waves agree bite the bullet take one's lumps don't rock the boat face the music go along with take one's medicine

intractable contrary stubborn awkward difficult obstinate wilful obdurate perverse unyielding refractory unbending uncooperative unruly wayward recalcitrant wild bull-headed disobedient fractious incurable inflexible uncompromising uncontrollable ungovernable balky cantankerous headstrong indomitable intransigent obstreperous stiff-necked unaccommodating unadaptable undisciplined unmalleable unmanageable contumacious defiant froward incompliant insubordinate rebel rebellious recusant restive rock-ribbed self-willed untoward willful bloody-minded hard-line immovable indocile insoluble knotty locked mulish pat pertinacious pigheaded problematic resolute tenacious thorny tough unpliable locked in tough nut adamant opinionated dogged unrelenting hard hardheaded determined bullheaded bolshie disorderly implacable mutinous firm adamantine inexorable hard-nosed hardened steadfast relentless rigid single-minded inconvincible ossified stroppy self-opinionated troublesome persistent cussed incontrollable unreasonable incorrigible indurate fixed unwavering unpersuadable unshakeable turbulent ornery disruptive uncompliant out of control rowdy strong-willed strict delinquent riotous insurgent annoying noncompliant resistant iron-willed unflinching disaffected strong-minded renitent grim contrarious rough stubborn as a mule cross-grained vexatious persevering stiff tiresome naughty pervicacious non-compliant thrawn harsh unrestrained unshakable rigorous stringent boisterous seditious quarrelsome disobliging obstructive badly behaved errant severe dissident mischievous unpredictable lawless iron hardline unbiddable set in one's ways diehard unhelpful stern pugnacious steely out of hand anarchic oppressive violent dissentient insurrectionary nonconformist hard-core remorseless unwilling brassbound impish pig-headed draconian exacting roguish rascally troublemaking irrepressible trying staunch mean exasperating hard and fast chaotic adverse unswayable factious revolutionary belligerent capricious pitiless wrong-headed unbendable insubmissive undisciplinable bellicose tricky truculent insolent hostile uncontrolled deaf to reason militant attention-seeking antagonistic rugged authoritarian impetuous challenging argumentative negative heedless resolved reckless irritating ill-disciplined impervious badly-behaved demanding unrestrainable strong bothersome prickly extreme unsparing die-hard drastic unrepentant hard-boiled merciless touchy austere importunate unsympathetic ill-natured heavy-handed no-nonsense dyed-in-the-wool alienated dogmatic aggressive not giving an inch unfavorable unfavourable tricksy rude impossible brutal dead set on malcontent standing one's ground haughty fiendish inconvenient lawbreaking peevish purposeful contentious radical arbitrary blinkered resisting stalwart iconoclastic obstinately disobedient loud noisy picky subversive nonconforming dour impudent undeviating insistent mule insurrectionist dissenting treacherous opposing dissentious uptight disciplinary cast-iron intemperate imprudent assertive drunken impulsive rash forward bawdy resistive unresponsive disputatious rumbustious threatening immoderate intolerable inimical heavy combative unmovable irksome ruthless decided vexing heady two-fisted sharp solid unbridled unfaltering disturbing unmoved out of line unappeasable bad dead set ugly stony cruel domineering crabby pesky misbehaving iron-fisted insuppressible sensitive burdensome intense immutable irritable nasty hardhearted as stubborn as a mule delicate opinionative playful feisty impolite chippy callous unsentimental tyrannical wicked devilish set in stone fierce unforgiving cool brattish scampish puckish prankish wanton gallus stand pat wrong hard to handle hard-hearted full of mischief hard-bitten estranged irreconcilable irrational unconverted unreformed biased illogical nonobservant renegade inveterate unbudgeable cross petulant intent morose malevolent maleficent malicious spiteful malign assiduous uncomplying indefatigable tireless forceful narrow-minded shrewish vicious maverick heretical prejudiced intolerant untrained impotent rampant erratic fickle stiffened negativistic averse loath reluctant indisposed hesitant thuggish decisive pushy mullish withstanding hidebound unsteady unschooled up in arms romping anarchical lively rollicking with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way unregenerate unalterable apostate schismatic traitorous unorthodox mutinying disturbed maladjusted durable immalleable unbreakable unreceptive boneheaded ungiving unchangeable convinced inconsistent ungoverned unimpressible aloof proud inalterable forbidding illiberal unbearable undependable impertinent bullhead uncompassionate unemotional radge daring provocative audacious bold disloyal without law and order freaked excited overwhelming abandoned overpowering hard-shell locked-in confrontational immoral aberrant cold fish proof against persuasion hanging tough lacking self-control problem puritanical invariable untimely with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in unfortunate contrariant discordant arsey paradoxical disagreeing unflexible crisp doctrinaire beside oneself vociferous tempestuous uproarious raucous restless anarchistic warring armed sabotaging individualistic treasonable attacking set tough nut to crack set in your ways clamorous rampaging wrongheaded antipathetic converse stuffy unpermissive do or die hold one's ground dug in hold the fort standing pat hard as nails sticking to one's guns hold the line scrappy inopportune rambunctious disciplinarian ascetical by the book absolute pressing astringent uncharitable imperious dire browbeating formidable ascetic autocratic grave self-indulgent misbehaved anti overbearing unamenable hard to please fussy roisterous rackety tumultuous artful infantile frolicsome ill-behaved ruffianly inconsiderate raunchy kiddish sly foxy thoughtless immature childish disrespectful sassy gutsy disregardful cheeky dareful like a loose cannon rip-roaring unexpected unanticipated ill-timed fastidious boorish finicky flinty hard-hitting rampageous roistering against opposed ready for a fight categorical cramped complex bulky discommodious incommodious disagreeable upsetting piercing screaming booming blusterous strepitous oafish bearish irascible discontented dissatisfied surprising unforeseen disastrous unusual unpredicted mistimed sinful spoiling for a fight cold teasing worthless raising the roof raising Cain testy choosy snappy temperamental querulous critical grumbly evil worrying worrisome uncaring ferocious unwelcome infelicitous inapt unsuitable inappropriate unlucky inauspicious brick-wall taxing vexed captious disputative hypercritical huffy overcritical particular over-particular dictatorial ungracious finical invidious crotchety uppity sour hard to satisfy perfectionist difficult to handle desperate ramrod bad-mannered hostile to averse to inimical to opposed to unstoppable ticklish puzzling baffling stony-hearted hard-shelled malapropos badly timed unseasonable distressing perturbing nagging unfailing unquenchable undying perplexing sharp-witted clear-sighted shrewd smart canny savvy clear-eyed knowing astute unenthusiastic about niggling maddening infuriating grievous onerous misfortunate hapless luckless unpropitious unpleasant ill-starred star-crossed sticky intricate catchy pestilential plaguy pestiferous arduous concerning harassing everlasting enduring inextinguishable eternal unconstrained unfading undue punishing punitive inordinate crippling bitter hardhanded disinclined to accept reluctant to accept unwilling to accept dead set against discomposing aggravating wearisome discomforting unsettling disquieting troublous troubling laborious problematical hairy mystifying exorbitant unconscionable swingeing towering excessive unmerciful searing murderous excruciating overweening steep imperishable lasting unremitting uncontainable indestructible constant pestilent unconcerned indifferent oblivious overextravagant extravagant insane plethoric baroque overmuch overdue inhuman dodgy spiny murder uphill painful infestive dangerous alarming damaging repressive messy level-headed rational logical businesslike sober sensible robust great unhearing unmoved by unconcerned with insensible to unaffected by unconscious of impervious to dispassionate about oblivious to deaf unresponsive to unaware untouched by indifferent to unaware of unmindful of unaffected heedless of to listen blind unswerving unflagging steady spirited dedicated committed vigorous untiring earnest unhesitating undaunted unchanging unshaken valiant sturdy settled gritty stout stable bound sure mettlesome perseverant sustained courageous plucky rooted driven continuous stout-hearted brave continual abiding full of determination ingrained deep-rooted deep-seated continuing unabating emphatic fanatical serious spunky doughty lionhearted definite ineradicable entrenched zealous ceaseless permanent true long-standing unvarying purposive unflappable chronic perpetual perennial persisting hardy unvacillating sedulous manful unabated diligent hard-and-fast ardent fast incessant tight devoted long-lasting established confirmed recurrent ironclad lifelong unfeeling bulldog impliable deliberate endless inelastic unending patient deep-dyed bent on focused bent upon compulsive high-spirited indelible strenuous secure bent energetic toughened unqualified certain concrete active habitual obsessive winner-take-all zero-sum never-failing focussed heavy-duty faithful four-square hearty meaning business unbroken bound and determined unmitigated routine recurring inborn long-lived ever-present usual inbred heartless unceasing uninterrupted go-getting self-assertive do-or-die intrepid irremovable hell-bent on protracted hell-bent upon nonstop unrelieved unfluctuating ambitious interminable resilient burning non-stop all-or-nothing win-or-lose keen enterprising enthusiastic motivated frozen industrious compact consistent wholehearted regular avid inescapable eager seasoned hard-wearing aspiring non-flexible rock-solid sound never-ending unmoving loyal explicit well-founded unswervable determinate armoured inexpugnable armored out hard-driving self-starting self-confident fearless goal-oriented reinforced taut self-driven shatterproof lusty urgent immobile unassailable fiery game important non-breakable running continued powerful infrangible tense granite heroic exigent devout imperative hungry unwearied brittle obsessional prolonged incorruptible deep necessary unfriendly besetting even uniform intrenched thirsty desirous round-the-clock obsessed inspired indissoluble unmodifiable striving solidified unsupple bombproof positive independent changeless invariant monomaniacal static irreversible vehement cohesive clamant crying acute possessed lingering haunting invulnerable jelled reliable assured high-powered bred-in-the-bone fixated well-established all-consuming final confident never-tiring inured hell bent on irresistible hell-bent stiff as a board well-built well-set well-made made to last pass-fail high stakes self-disciplined high-stake firmly-based unshrinking direct petrified nonflexible reactionary traditionalist conservative long-drawn-out unquestioning conscientious gallant starched day-and-night impassive unplacatable iron-handed unmollifiable unpacifiable unblinking immoveable fossilized bony indurated rigidified perseverative ultra-conservative unprogressive cocksure valorous coherent pounding mortal hard-headed unimpressionable passionate hardworking hellbent straight trusty unintimidated dauntless possessive unforgetful ballsy ineluctable quiescent unsupportive neverending dragging slow flat fossilised compulsory complicated exact obscene pornographic X-rated iron-jawed abrasive unjust unfair undefeated preconceived immortal sagacious remaining true-blue going all the way formal set-on one-sided solid as a rock undiscouraged undeterred mean business thick-skinned scrupulous systematic meticulous painstaking stick to guns set in concrete blimpish unkind insensitive all out flat-out straight out tall in the saddle on one's mettle insistent on intent upon intent on set on determined to committed to the idea of numbed annealed as game as Ned Kelly rocklike solemn manly greathearted gutty stouthearted unafraid undauntable heroical unwaivering no going back undismayed drawn-out spun-out unpitying firm in spirit perceptive keen as mustard animated tough-minded resourceful take charge reserved fit nonperishable deathless inextensible inductile savage curt lion-hearted unobliging like death and taxes decided upon writ in stone cut-and-dried strait-laced unsmiling chilly frigid icy frosty not put off not discouraged cynical never give up fogyish stick-in-the-mud conformist competitive distant lacking compassion vindictive consumed compelled uncivil discourteous dynamic nonstretchable louring gruff red-blooded pushful peremptory cutthroat not cooperative whole-hearted sacrosanct ageless progressive bloodthirsty pioneering remote lowering intimidating galvanized impelled triumphant tough as old boots rocky as tough as old boots with a heart of stone unvaried incommutable unchanged dominant in earnest nonmoving warlike gladiatorial resounding reiterative monotonous prevailing non-stretchable unamiable uncongenial safe induced mighty sombre somber ungentle cold-blooded cold-hearted chiseled chiselled unbudging going irrefragable nonbreaking unwreckable undestroyable inextirpable inexterminable undestructable unruinable irrefrangible impregnable invincible self-asserting nonmotile pushed steered guided galvanised mean-looking potent nonbreakable full-blooded intensely competitive in-your-face self-seeking fiercely competitive get up and go stop at nothing power-hungry having killer instinct cut-throat dog-eat-dog hang-tough high-pressure go for broke self-assured can-do eager beaver power-loving gung ho high-reaching self-possessed influential well-armed strengthened airtight storm-resistant fortified well protected flourishing unattackable dependable impenetrable stormproof tried-and-true knockabout well fortified inviolable well made well defended well-protected impassible immotile thorough unbowed gripping tormenting neurotic consuming furious significant fixed as the laws of the Medes and Persians through-and-through perdurable brass-bound fervent proved complete forcible dominating torrid thoroughgoing impenitent supreme unapologetic unashamed irredeemable unreformable longtime urged on stark accustomed habituated staid strapping addictive fanatic controlling sicker hale athletic sinewy capable muscular big able substantial staying dateless oft-repeated repetitive timeless consecutive repeated around-the-clock unalleviated ongoing connected unwaning aeonian frequent long-established pathological wackadoodle wackadoo puissant crucial compelling vital bona fide in fine feather able-bodied anchored well established red-hot through and through deep-set firmly established card-carrying nailed quiet hitched hooked situated attached stationary still located preoccupied infatuated without respite high-priority made fast constraining instant pivotal emergent necessitous key essential clamouring persuasive clamoring requiring of the utmost importance of the essence hurry-up immediate obliging heat-on now or never claiming forcing

hardheaded astute canny clear-eyed clear-sighted hard-boiled heady knowing savvy sharp sharp-witted shrewd smart businesslike cool hard-bitten intractable level-headed logical no-nonsense rational resolute sensible sober tough unsentimental locked in stand pat tough nut acute discriminating wise clever intelligent perceptive discerning perspicacious sagacious judicious calculating ingenious pawky foxy heads-up sapient argute long-headed on the ball artful cunning keen crafty subtle quick-witted insightful sly streetwise brainy whip-smart penetrating wily quick prudent media-savvy intuitive suss sage slick cagey adroit smooth far-sighted bright alert piercing brilliant incisive cute fly observant careful slippery probing nimble-witted farsighted accurate far-seeing quick off the mark quick on the uptake in the know not born yesterday politic razor-sharp experienced cautious circumspect sensitive ready sussed apt nimble penetrative worldly-wise percipient fine keen-witted hep watchful skillful dexterous dextrous able discreet frugal wary skilful sharp as a tack agile sound practical rapier-like searching with it street smart as sharp as a tack having fancy footwork street-smart exceptional acuminous fast supersmart ultrasmart hyperintelligent genius finely honed exact resourceful witty critical pragmatical cluey informed thoughtful provident reasonable sane well-advised pragmatic not missing a trick having smarts quick on the trigger knowing how many beans make five nobody's fool with all one's wits about one smart as a tack devious scheming guileful tricky designing beguiling underhand dodgy profound cagy deep disingenuous shark astucious inside calculated wised up on the inside up on on top of knowledgeable gifted adept deft expert masterly capable accomplished proficient skilled aware educated learned intellectual talented competent erudite crack good enlightened virtuoso scholarly practised precocious delicate masterful handy efficient polished ace practiced professional consummate master versed nifty cerebral sophisticated seasoned understanding wizard vigilant great trained inventive attentive open-eyed excellent whiz clear tasty active crackerjack mean precise awake well versed cultured veteran complete first-rate responsive compleat on guard on the lookout elite top-notch heedful well-informed wide awake cultivated tentie tenty quick-thinking professed Argus-eyed trenchant wicked analytical facile first-class tuned in alive on the qui vive on one's toes qualified refined all there conversant bravura gnostic wide-awake stellar analytic habile academic workmanlike conscious hardened creative reflective prompt strong on your toes bookish mindful on the alert a dab hand at on the job highbrow sharpened philosophical enquiring chary outstanding well read sharp-sighted guarded mature schooled hot sharp-eyed well informed eagle-eyed keen-eyed hotshot inquisitive hawk-eyed downy well-read prepared worldly contemplative neat on tiptoe thinking all ears inquiring steely sentient foresighted realistic lively reasoned literate quick on the draw imaginative strategic extraordinary effective well-honed tactical solid wired spirited Machiavellian commonsensical razor-edged knife-like responsible magnificent well educated considerate impressive well-reasoned concentrating specialist well judged marvellous hip effectual diplomatic formidable regardful with great knowledge full of insight wakeful crisp nimble-fingered pro well-rounded beady-eyed artistic exquisite au fait intent well-grounded there powerful on the watch with eyes like a hawk marvelous tasteful top-drawer bright-eyed and bushy-tailed tactful immensely skilled highly qualified on your guard very skilled gimlet-eyed highly skilled exceptionally skilled with eyes peeled out of this world extraordinarily skilled thorough up to speed heads up highly trained big league selective lettered familiar acquainted well-developed insighted original razor sharp cognizant desirable questioning fastidious enterprising brisk justified studious contriving conniving sophic well-founded apprised ratiocinative effortless expedient comprehending well advised instructed down-to-earth tutored well thought out certain commonsense together razor-like phenomenal civilized splendid scientific clean matter-of-fact hard coherent levelheaded commonsensible superior widely read sure versant showing great knowledge intriguing illuminated remarkable philosophic eggheaded choice whip visionary class knows what's what no dummy certified au courant interested agog anxious leery pointed topflight ear to the ground genial just finely judged endowed deadly unsleeping very intelligent grounded old vet clued up well-thought-out civilised Einstein having been around keeping your eyes peeled keeping a weather eye on things well-versed paying attention top-hole waiting on on the beam fast on the draw on toes whiz kid good hands looking for with weather eye open looking to on alert class act shining at a hand at superintelligent whetted fully developed in-depth sharp-edged self-aware concise shady sneaky underhanded shifty einstein manipulative succinct punchy pithy bluestocking receptive sprightly straight decisive swift PDQ minute swotty streamlined plotting proper exacting detailed complex considered smooth-running teachable unscrupulous deliberated superlative wonderful dazzling to the point vigorous mercurial curt star superb mentally keen quick to learn fluent innovative no fool strict express categorical appreciative prescient nippy fit leading polite wise to urbane unprovincial egghead gingerly premeditating slim safe leet supreme keeping one's eyes skinned with one's eyes open book smart drilled phenom cogitative well-organized well organized suspicious inspired inch-perfect advisable smart as a whip fleet heightened in one's best interests privy appraised literary hooked glued with one's eyes skinned cool-headed clear-thinking with your wits about you clued-in on the stick vital apprehensive recognizant clued dominant suitable fitted judgmatical judgmatic innovational trailblazing fertile originative Promethean elaborate innovatory well run supremely skilled hard-nosed finely tuned smashing fab peerless efficacious pedantic esoteric recondite having good hands having know-how brill magic abreast witting well-taught finished pioneering A1 very able tip-top know stuff no slouch very good seasonable judicial common-sense seemly well-judged suited equal adequate donnish apperceptive hard-headed clued-up tuned-in arch treating with kid gloves gracious courteous opportunistic conciliatory bland suave well reasoned deviceful equipped easy observing dynamite with-it up to it highly endowed up to snuff know one's onions worthy know backwards and forwards know the ropes intense investigative examining exploratory researching curious with both feet on the ground liberal open-minded very smart ware posted well-educated polymath professorial abstruse omniscient solemn pansophic grave studied forward thinking outside the box having a knack for cut out for broad-minded well versed focused perky know how many beans make five fully awake wide-eyed particular genned up having a good head on one's shoulders having no flies on surveying deducing correct eager considering intentive discovering detecting contemplating focussed advertent observative specialized balanced valid top-shelf developed advanced serious-minded firm consequent have smarts advanced for one's age have the goods ahead of one's peers out of the ordinary old beyond one's years got it specialised progressive tolerant free-thinking full of common sense discriminative having all one's marbles steady-going in right mind discriminatory discriminational differential plausible justifiable veridical faultless collected unquestionable veracious deductive synthetic credible objective infallible trustable reasoning knowing what's what hip to in the picture plugged in aesthetic nice rigorous substantiated secure confirmed errorless proven corroborated colorable meticulous truthful sincere impeccable cogent inerrant validated verified choosy with good taste picky individualising opinionated individualizing choicy esthetic finical select eclectic persnickety fussy finicky defensible maintainable definite defendable calculable explicit supportable tenable sustainable empirical cognitive open stringent empiric flippant facetious cheeky jazzed sarcastic mischievous sassy on-target letter-perfect clear-cut dead-on spot-on flip bantering smarty-pants bold tongue-in-cheek smart-alecky droll jesting saucy highbrowed humorous fresh whimsical insolent smart-aleck brazen jocular psyched up switched on

firm determined resolute resolved steadfast strict inflexible unwavering unyielding adamant unflinching unswerving obdurate unbending fixed settled stalwart unfaltering decided assertive definite emphatic immovable insistent set true unshakeable whole-hearted constant hard intransigent obstinate staunch stubborn bound certain committed decisive determinate dominant hard-line implacable in earnest intent purposeful relentless stable unalterable unmalleable unrelenting domineering hardened inexpugnable persevering persistent prevailing seasoned sure tenacious undeviating unqualified unshakable unshaken bent consistent explicit going positive single-minded hard-and-fast strong-willed do-or-die bent on never-failing bent upon through-and-through dyed-in-the-wool hell-bent on hell-bent upon dead set on stand pat uncompromising dogged steady rigid strong dedicated tough solid inexorable pertinacious forceful enduring established willful devoted fast loyal faithful indefatigable headstrong 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