Synonym of obdurate

Synonym: cussed, flinty, granitic, obstinate, stony, unrepentant,

obstinate stubborn implacable inflexible adamant unbending unrelenting unyielding firm immovable intransigent mulish relentless stiff-necked wilful determined dogged fixed headstrong inexorable intractable iron hard persistent uncompromising unshakeable bull-headed tenacious indurate pertinacious steadfast strong-minded unmalleable unpersuadable adamantine bloody-minded bullheaded contumacious hardened hardheaded hard-nosed inconvincible iron-willed opinionated ossified pat perverse pigheaded refractory self-opinionated self-willed stony willful unimpressible bullhead hardhearted harsh impertinent mean recalcitrant rigid tough uncompassionate uncooperative unemotional unrepentant unshakable cold fish hanging tough proof against persuasion set in stone tough nut to crack resolute unwavering single-minded persevering contrary strong-willed unflinching balky froward unmanageable insistent staunch difficult indefatigable unswerving unreasonable purposeful incompliant resolved steely unfaltering stalwart set cussed indomitable insubordinate defiant strict bolshie wayward disobedient stiff steady unflagging rebellious cantankerous obstreperous intent ungovernable unaccommodating hard-line committed rock-ribbed tireless strong restive stroppy untoward unbendable unruly solid dedicated dead set bound awkward earnest decided undeviating cross-grained grim uncompliant rigorous assiduous rebel stubborn as a mule constant uncontrollable recusant untiring troublesome importunate remorseless spirited stringent unshaken forceful locked in renitent hardline contrarious fractious unmovable dead set on decisive set in one's ways tiresome unhesitating undisciplined deaf to reason ornery true stern pervicacious unsparing annoying thrawn undaunted obstructive disobliging vigorous unadaptable sedulous severe full of determination diehard wild driven brassbound stout unhelpful exacting bold die-hard mettlesome stable pig-headed gritty ruthless perseverant hard and fast diligent vexatious unswayable pitiless serious emphatic wrong-headed mutinous noncompliant deliberate ardent unappeasable plucky bound and determined assertive unchangeable bent upon merciless immutable gutsy pushy unalterable spunky demanding rugged patient bent faithful unchanging sure four-square hard-core loyal devoted purposive dyed-in-the-wool do-or-die manful zealous fanatical bent on draconian bulldog hell-bent on hell-bent upon brave authoritarian devout resistant courageous indocile focused cruel aggressive strenuous enduring immobile settled avid valiant keen critical unpredictable oppressive dour incorrigible imperious trying stout-hearted incontrollable undisciplinable unforgiving true-blue domineering definite persisting energetic unswervable out iron-fisted fierce focussed dogmatic heavy-handed cast-iron meaning business feisty tyrannical standing one's ground dependable go-getting blinkered self-assertive hard as nails arbitrary capricious haughty exigent mule reliable clamorous ambitious unremitting pressing unfailing picky nagging locked unwilling trustworthy disciplinary trusty fast motivated insuppressible unrestrainable insurgent uptight obstinately disobedient invariable good obsessed enterprising unbreakable hungry unpermissive dire unflappable allegiant ill-natured crabby disorderly fussy enthusiastic obsessive monomaniacal tough nut industrious non-compliant eager narrow-minded unmoving thirsty desirous active inspired overbearing unamenable compulsive positive not giving an inch established perfectionist delinquent high-pressure brick-wall disputatious aspiring no-nonsense dictatorial possessive militant dug in stand pat wholehearted opinionative hardy assured argumentative querulous hang tough hard to please unabated unqualified standing pat austere hypercritical as stubborn as a mule prickly cynical sturdy negative hell bent on irritable touchy self-starting hard-driving hard-and-fast changeless chippy goal-oriented never-failing intense stop at nothing over-particular self-driven hard to handle hell-bent formidable hard to satisfy self-confident irrational biased illogical inveterate unbudgeable incurable contentious unconverted unreformed prejudiced intolerant mullish estranged seditious disaffected factious irreconcilable alienated firmly-based unsubduable unvacillating frozen petrified stiffened forbidding illiberal insoluble thorny unpliable problematic knotty hidebound intrepid impassive unstoppable game durable immalleable unresponsive fossilized bony indurated rigidified unreceptive boneheaded peevish morose truculent stony-hearted unimpressionable unmoved heady never-tiring cocksure great puritanical aloof proud convinced uncontainable irrepressible unmodifiable permanent quiescent hellbent cohesive sticky pounding mortal hard-headed shrewish inalterable fossilised categorical stuffy coherent rocklike belligerent down-the-line pious stanch insubmissive radical opposing resisting withstanding unregenerate exasperating unforgetful with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way hard-shell locked-in set-on one-sided iron-jawed unplacatable iron-handed unmollifiable inescapable unpacifiable intent on unflexible crisp doctrinaire thick-skinned toughened in for long haul like bad penny stick to guns set in concrete set on irreversible exact concrete clear-sighted all out flat-out straight out tall in the saddle on one's mettle insistent on intent upon determined to committed to the idea of with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in unvarying static ramrod ineluctable dissident hostile contrariant nonconforming discordant arsey nonconformist paradoxical adverse disagreeing antagonistic do or die hold one's ground hold the fort sticking to one's guns hold the line abiding liege unquestioning tried-and-true set in your ways wrongheaded antipathetic inimical converse dissentient necessary ironclad compulsory judgmental disapproving untameable consumed compelled pesky vexing rocky resilient decided upon writ in stone cut-and-dried strait-laced turbulent violent striving possessed competitive whole-hearted overexacting cavilling disciplinarian callous drastic ascetical by the book absolute astringent uncharitable hard-hearted browbeating extreme rough ascetic unsympathetic autocratic grave confident dynamic galvanized impelled out of control mean business determinate dominant certain in earnest difficult to handle cramped complex bulky discommodious incommodious disagreeable nonmoving cutthroat sustained ferocious robust prevailing inexpugnable seasoned induced fixated obsessional quibbling disparaging sticklerish faultfinding overscrupulous needy hairsplitting caviling censuring cavillous unbudging progressive bloodthirsty pioneering freaked like a loose cannon excited overwhelming beside oneself badly-behaved abandoned lawless overpowering explicit consistent going no going back patriotic nonmotile warlike gladiatorial brutal scrappy pushed steered guided impulsive besetting galvanised dutiful demeaning carping censorious like death and taxes clamant urgent erratic fickle immotile impervious self-asserting full-blooded intensely competitive in-your-face self-seeking fiercely competitive get up and go power-hungry having killer instinct cut-throat dog-eat-dog hang-tough go for broke self-assured can-do eager beaver power-loving gung ho high-reaching self-possessed powerful fit fervent trusted over-rigorous fault-finding over-strict over-exacting over-censorious high-maintenance fastidious boorish finicky through-and-through doughty urged on irremovable genuine oafish bearish irascible discontented dissatisfied tough as old boots red-blooded two-fisted high-powered as tough as old boots hard-bitten impassioned supportive close instant imperative burning crying emergent acute compelling entreating necessitous vexed testy choosy captious snappy temperamental quarrelsome disputative huffy delicate overcritical particular ungracious grumbly finical invidious fiendish sensitive crotchety uppity sour rude irritating impolite impossible unbearable undependable intolerable perfervid fervid naughty errant immoral aberrant secure passionate disturbing solicitous suppliant overeager harassing anchored rooted true-hearted nailed quiet hitched hooked situated attached stationary still located tight tried and true true to life tried and tested badly behaved made fast self-indulgent overly solicitous deep-rooted lasting authoritative entrenched confirmed final ingrained conclusive sound unequivocal continuing long-lasting long-standing clear indubitable indisputable sincere undeniable incontrovertible flat eternal unquestionable unmistakable unassailable deep-seated irrefutable deep unambiguous incontestable lionhearted long-established safe long-lived ineradicable commanding deep-dyed perennial bossy honest long-term vehement convincing evident peremptory tried in the bag undying responsible indelible definitive surviving real guaranteed lifelong remaining sworn known demonstrable card-carrying upright obvious infallible verifiable unfluctuating fearless uniform perpetual true blue everlasting valid conscientious unerring binding bred-in-the-bone honorable honourable undoubted inarguable supreme confirmable even establishable lordly bullish magisterial indestructible masterful out-and-out stated straight plain imperishable well established unfading audacious hard-working immortal clear-cut well-established forward impregnable ascertained profound beyond doubt ongoing patent perdurable beyond question provable through and through sharp trustable invariant mad keen calculable heroic intrenched chronic effective hearty unarguable sure thing regular incommutable high-handed having down pat high-spirited lusty unanswerable unchallengeable despotic express watertight impressive imposing collected proven unending composed manifest predetermined scrupulous predestined destined incorruptible undisputable daring traditional truthful dateless timeless ageless influential indissoluble concentrated persuasive complete agreed thorough dauntless salted away on ice arranged thoroughgoing hard-hitting long-running invulnerable well-founded irrevocable telling heartfelt equable habitual preset specified unafraid irrefragable adherent pushful studious savage accomplished cogent unapologetic unashamed forcible level inured pledged ultimate overweening precise incisive distinct palpable firmly established specific beyond dispute tyrannous autocratical tyrannic undismayed recognized trenchant arrogant stipulated high-principled recognised direct red-hot well-defined implanted invincible absorbed engrossed orthodox poised keen as mustard unconquerable confining behind one pure excessive gallant valorous heavy redoubtable unshrinking basic fundamental unaffected bulletproof concentrating preoccupied inbred uninterrupted time-honoured foolproof unconditional potent unruffled occupied immersed utter independent prearranged airtight continuous inbuilt built-in unsurpassable calm dominating fiery unblinking doubtless cool planned unfazed riveted unsentimental sempiternal nonnegotiable unceasing proved desperate incessant inevitable flinty subconscious lingering inherent innate embedded revering accustomed habituated staid longstanding unchanged defined longtime accepted fortified full-bore self-reliant venerating greathearted gutty stouthearted undauntable heroical old coercive straightforward inexhaustible unbroken resounding decent imperial inseparable solemn undefeatable predictable arrant right-down continual righteous hard-boiled unimpeachable accurate instilled wrapped up effectual ringing significant plausible efficacious weighty lucid intelligent undeterred infixed finished sure of oneself bosom transparent monotonous not in doubt truehearted deeply felt pertinent officious boon undisputed nailed-on impeccable well founded single-minded about firm about stabile deep-down full-fledged well-set obedient not backward in coming forward deep-set resolved to veracious deeply ingrained fail-safe confiding obsessive about loving circumspect as sure as eggs is eggs on the level inflexible about out and out sure-fire fixated on fanatical about carved in stone solid as a rock beyond a shadow of a doubt affectionate string along with clinging self-disciplined mature ended bombproof not joking predisposed tending inclined leaning disposed standing hardboiled buckled down sine qua non like granite pegged unforgettable ineffaceable unaltered immoveable uninfluenced unintimidated free from doubt persuaded satisfied for a fact time-hallowed formal unbeatable gut instinctive intrinsic hopeless endemic unbothered untouched unvaried unmodified moored fastened risk-free self-evident clinching masterly jelled high-stake winner-take-all zero-sum win-or-lose irradicable inannihilable worn low-risk brassy unabashed undebatable punishing punitive Draconian time-honored age-old ancient quantified credible engaged enthralled living steamroller nervy powerhouse allotted riskless hopeful in place in position resolute about driven in beyond hope undoubting poignant acrimonious drawing decreed prescribed spartan bidding ordering limited systematic meticulous painstaking on one's side sagacious attentive impatient imperturbable nerveless preconceived apodictic manly engagé telelogical calculated surefire lengthy extended unwearied Herculean assaultive punitory unsinkable ironhanded onerous congenital undiscouraged insurmountable insuperable rock-hard dinkum tried and trusted dashing unquenchable bitter furious granite lion-hearted carnivorous open and shut dyed-in-the wool mandatory dictated written brusque grounded as thick as thieves impassable never-changing marathon perceptive take charge adoring goody-goody worshipping worshiping heart-and-soul pietistic reputable respectable inerrant questionless failsafe believing in oneself going for broke not subject to change satisfying material crystalline abrupt summary brisk going all the way serious-minded meaning what one says fundamentalist never-ending ceaseless in good faith well grounded uncontested unquestioned unchallenged sealed acknowledged determining insistent about careful incorrupt vicious virulent religious as keen as mustard single-hearted old faithful true to the end given over to can't-miss playing hard ball to the core not put off not discouraged firm in spirit animated tough-minded resourceful weariless observant interminable endless non-stop regimented fixed as the laws of the Medes and the Persians not changeable by the numbers staying put hardhanded not in question conservative reverent reiterative salient etched in stone based on inborn inexpungible forever controlling self-respecting be out for blood nose to the grindstone prayerful goody two-shoes nasty intuitive insightful relevant ingenious adventurous have-a-go fortress-like correct believable disciplined controlled entire all exclusive enrapt whole undivided torrid impenitent irredeemable unreformable plugging jumping go-go grind unstinted hyper perky fireball continued plodding daredevil repressive lofty cold unfeeling abrasive unjust unfair venturesome ballsy death-or-glory moral right just virtuous ethical nice total watchful alert there are no two ways about it all sewn up sicker standardized nonstop homogeneous regularised regularized standardised unappealable uncaring venturous right-minded all-or-nothing cocky dogmatical Neronian imprudent herolike chivalrous chin-up foolhardy as game as Ned Kelly fortitudinous like the Rock of Gibralter solid as rock pugnacious unkind inconsiderate heartless insensitive veridical undistorted square worthy creditable all right estimable deep down in a straight line balanced bona fide in charge high and mighty crack-the-whip throwing weight around egotistic pompous dictative determinative irremediable unreversible case-hardened principled in for the long haul till the cows come home no lie up front all-consuming rowdy intensive curt unrectifiable unrepealable hard-shelled rational adult minding certified lifetime undisturbed competent capable of being trusted efficient capable qualified able shrewd practical realistic cool-headed lodged in one's brain closely controlled strictly controlled rigidly enforced flawless perfect matter-of-fact down-to-earth affirmed livelong out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on obsessed with resolved on impatient to decisive about determined on muscular well balanced well-built well-balanced lifetime's world-weary unperturbed on the up and up remove secured attested downright outright set firm hard-edged compacted packed hard-handed compact impenetrable consolidated compressed glaring stressed important pointed sober accented iron-clad all-time for life lacking sentiment peaceful recollected untroubled coolheaded serene limpid equal unworried tranquil sedate together placid self-composed smooth for all your life one hundred per cent as hard as nails toughened by experience no mistake copper-bottomed unalarmed for a face univocal black-and-white well-marked minute forthright graphic pronounced full clean-cut distinguishable noteworthy audible visible tangible undubitable silhouetted vivid well-grounded at peace without loopholes black and white as plain as daylight clearly defined cut and dried crystal clear not vague as plain as the nose on your face

unfeeling hard callous heartless pitiless unsympathetic merciless ruthless insensitive inhuman unmerciful uncharitable inhumane stony remorseless unsparing compassionless indurate affectless soulless ironhearted stoney stonyhearted pachydermatous insensate desensitised desensitized hard-hearted cold-blooded hard-boiled case-hardened thick-skinned slash-and-burn take-no-prisoners cruel harsh uncaring cold severe unforgiving brutal unkind uncompassionate unpitying cold-hearted hardhearted stony-hearted unemotional tough indifferent inflexible unmoved stern hardened savage relentless with a heart of stone unbending barbarous implacable lacking compassion unconcerned unrelenting inexorable unresponsive mean apathetic hard-nosed uncompromising sadistic strict grim unyielding rigorous coldhearted frigid steely fierce inconsiderate rigid barbaric unfriendly intolerant icy aloof austere cool disinterested marble-hearted flinty stiff vindictive impassive vicious hard as nails adamant hard-bitten thoughtless unsusceptible unremitting cutthroat ferocious cut-throat dog-eat-dog mean-spirited bestial unappeasable untouched wanton stringent monstrous firm unpleasant illiberal dispassionate exacting sanguinary repellent halfhearted lukewarm aversive repugnant as hard as nails nasty rough indurated fiendish spiritless insensible diabolical brutish deadpan frosty selfish inclement unimpressionable bloodless chilly inured unsentimental heinous evil wicked hard-headed reserved feral toughened unaffected bloodthirsty unloving stone-hearted atrocious draconian impervious stolid authoritarian emotionless ramrod surly fell unkindly brute truculent beastly dastardly butcherly poker-faced serious grave inexpressive heavy-handed forbidding obtuse imperturbable sober solemn distant punishing flagitious egregious solid antipathetic uncongenial unstirred hurtful remote matter-of-fact inattentive feelingless unsmiling without sentiment murderous rugged cold fish astringent no-nonsense stonehearted uncommiserating demanding ungenerous dead depraved hellish heedless hatchetjob coldblooded satanic lifeless self-centred cynical premeditated appalling armour-plated invulnerable mechanical stingy unfair ungracious killer rancorous mortal ironfisted malevolent revengeful killer instinct torpid stubborn insentient careless impenitent world-weary unchristian censorious tyrannous punitive constant vengeful crass gray subhuman faceless grey utilitarian bleak benumbed hard-as-nails seasoned formal without pity tactless imperceptive avaricious unregenerate greedy unrepenting bloody indefatigable uncontrite sour tyrannical unsympathizing spiteful self-centered anesthetized unamiable churlish sensationless crotchety anaesthetized deadened cantankerous unempathetic uncordial incurious unsensitive oblivious unflinching lacking sentiment hard-line hard-edged hard-shelled obstinate headstrong with a hide like an elephant dour blind to deaf to toughened by experience inured to stuffy oppressive iron-fisted uncalled-for mean machine as tough as old boots having a killer instinct gruff louring wolfish malicious malign cannibalistic malignant hateful lowering intimidating sombre earnest ungentle mean-looking somber humourless trying onerous excruciating bitter sedate burdensome repressive humorless searing staid grievous sobersided weighty po-faced uncomic blank expressionless undemonstrative controlled calm passionless phlegmatic restrained impersonal self-controlled clinical hostile unwelcoming fixed adamantine Rhadamanthine level-headed stoical businesslike collected cool-headed unexcitable unruffled rational serene unagitated equable impassible detached stoic composed tranquil numb objective quiet chill reticent marble listless flat glacial laid-back blah along for the ride going with the flow rolling with the punches cool, calm and collected vile horrible abominable nefarious terrible infernal devilish dreadful odious awful loathsome violent shocking villainous bad base execrable offensive ghastly foul demonic detestable outrageous coarse horrid diabolic despicable unspeakable black-hearted disgusting frightful contemptible hideous demoniac dark crude gross infamous abhorrent low disagreeable immoral insufferable revolting ungodly black wild fearful obnoxious dire demonical horrifying hardhanded Mephistophelian low-down scandalous intolerable iniquitous sinful calamitous cacodemonic repulsive heavy uncultured alarming maleficent frightening harrowing unutterable demoniacal uncouth vulgar rotten accursed horrendous unrefined inhospitable gruesome corrupt uncivil boorish degenerate homicidal indescribable reprobate untamed dirty satanical ghoulish nightmarish uncivilized perverted wretched torturous uncultivated grisly horrific stark primitive rude sickening demonian Luciferian perverse obscene debased damnable criminal unprincipled crazed shameful animalistic animal natural virulent dishonourable ignoble hellacious unruly unsavory tortuous unsavoury dishonorable deplorable uncivilised disgraceful dangerous flagrant wooden abusive crushing reprehensible macabre terrific grewsome lurid nightmare nauseating carnal senseless ferine facinorous shabby unsophisticated swinish loutish degraded aggressive unlawful bearish comfortless desperate upsetting objectionable lewd indecent heathen pernicious Hadean tormenting wrong ogreish wrathful snide amoral overwhelming felonious lawless godawful unscrupulous immoderate tigerish oafish ill-natured distressing extreme unbearable steep yucky ill-bred unpolished unendurable crooked dishonest exorbitant excessive red in tooth and claw Neanderthal ill-mannered from hell dissolute scoundrelly shady unethical catty profligate licentious mad bent unrestrained unrighteous extravagant barbarian unhallowed unconscionable heathenish serpentine lowbrow improper intemperate great not nice intense inexpressible despiteful ogry ogrish unnatural difficult ravening ignorant reptilian unlettered gloating Stygian destructive impenetrable spartan unholy morbid aberrant ominous frenetic maniacal possessed piggish gluttonous God-awful unclean irrational prurient barren grinding Spartan bare-bones desolate wounding philistine uncomfortable discomforting drastic ravenous lupine voracious untold uneducated undescribable ignominious low-minded wearing scummy currish despotic dictatorial illiterate thuggish slaughterous roughshod biting suppressive glazed hellborn cursed cloven-footed ill wilful Neandertal benighted undue inordinate crippling menacing furious worthless deliberate needless unjustified arbitrary unmannered yobbish fiery debauched critical unbelievable inconceivable swingeing sharp towering strong overweening threatening unprovoked abysmal unimaginable sinister shameless rabid fearsome dull inert graceless contaminated faulty putrid insubordinate impure libidinous demoralised miscreant impious abandoned demoralized ineffable impetuous raging delirious convulsive baleful unreasonable hardheaded overextravagant insane plethoric baroque intractable overmuch overdue gratuitous groundless motiveless deceitful devious raving uncontrollable enraged incessive undomesticated illegal illicit numbed hollow asleep hard-shell delinquent slippery two-faced defiled scheming disreputable sly underhanded shifty unconscientious insupportable unjustifiable frantic infuriated rapacious angry illegitimate robust terrifying indescribably bad indescribably wicked beyond words too horrible for words preternatural beyond description undefinable indescribably evil unwarranted maddening impossible OTT preposterous exasperating venomous biffo aggers self-indulgent vitiated disparaging errant exploitative libertine evil-minded self-seeking contemptuous conscienceless morally wrong dodgy decadent questionable corrupted crafty scrofulous squalid incorrigible scornful disdainful indictable sordid transgressing insipid vacant glassy O.T.T. extortionate willed unmotivated ruffianly blackguardly roguish underhand scurrilous too great shaming disgracing debauching notorious depraving debasing contumelious opprobrious brusque blunt curt impolite thievish malfeasant stinking warped rascally toneless paralysed paralyzed still aimless discourteous over the top very bad painful physical galling ribald indelicate profane indecorous bluff unmannerly neanderthal troglodytic undisciplined unjust contrary ornery insolent wayward double-crossing culpable not cricket knavish peccant undesirable poignant bodily inelegant roughcast vulgarian bawdy filthy agonizing disturbing heartbreaking withdrawn heart-rending vexatious disquieting fleshly less than human bad-mannered untutored unwelcome unhappy distasteful afflicting heartrending chilling unlovely unpleasing tragic sad yukky traumatic miserable unpalatable displeasing tasteless lowbred foul-mouthed artless unceremonious common loud distressful icky sore mortifying afflictive provoking annoying agonising roughneck incult unladylike ungentlemanly raffish neutral stilted starchy sensual unforgivable gut-wrenching corporeal intuitive visceral corporal mammalian inborn biological innate bureaucratic gelid stand-offish sick-making scurvy disgustful sick loathly subconscious instinctive somatic organic instinctual featureless straight impartial colorless colourless equal measured uncolored depersonalised candid unpassioned careful depersonalized nondiscriminatory abstract anonymous monolithic hairy grody beyond the pale fleshy appetitive material strictly business cold turkey earthy earthly beastlike

pontifical dogmatic doctrinaire opinionated arrogant inflexible adamant opinionative opinioned dictatorial domineering prejudiced dogmatical pompous uncompromising biased imperious overbearing bigoted cocksure rigid authoritarian obstinate intolerant pigheaded unyielding apostolic stubborn superior magisterial bloated condescending headstrong pretentious wilful portentous grandiose pontificating puffy swaggering self-opinionated self-important single-minded bull-headed of fixed views pig-headed assertive partisan self-assertive of preconceived ideas emphatic peremptory imperative insistent authoritative high-handed arbitrary categorical unbending entrenched downright unquestionable narrow-minded unchallengeable small-minded definite unequivocal formal tenacious determined stiff-necked despotic confident fascistic dictative egotistical one-sided fanatical bullheaded wrong-headed tyrannical high and mighty autocratic bossy tyrannic tyrannous oppressive strict absolute masterful overweening autocratical repressive severe commanding firm lordly harsh draconian positive haughty totalitarian autarchic illiberal self-confident undemocratic anti-democratic officious cocky assured willful decided demanding pushy certain dominating coercive self-assured disciplinarian imposing decisive overconfident summary forceful stern monocratic iron-handed imperial unlimited czarist tsarist heavy-handed proud aggressive supercilious egotistic stuffy sure all-powerful speculative impractical theoretical masterly unpragmatic unrealistic swivel-eyed extreme hypothetical zealous ideological uncontrolled iron-fisted holding fixed views dogged mulish pertinacious unrestrained one-party Neronian sure of oneself lofty dystopian clamorous crack-the-whip enforceable binding narrow limiting traditional classical customary conventional pushing driving czarlike bullying no joke flat-out straight out no ifs ands or buts overproud presumptuous legislating sanctioned didactic preceptive normative accepted prescribed throwing weight around lording it brusque insolent preponderant snotty high-and-mighty uppity ascendant prevalent cavalier disdainful regnant sniffy patronizing abrupt brisk prescriptive august patronising judicial stately majestic highhanded dignified regal fixed compelling undeniable stringent finished rigorous strong-willed in-your-face bold self-possessed forward feisty can-do go-getting self-asserting high-pressure enterprising fierce militant assaultive dominant bullish ambitious carnivorous pushful believing in oneself not backward in coming forward self-respecting vigorous energetic vehement direct earnest forcible wholehearted out-and-out ardent explicit resounding unconditional violent dynamic full-blooded unmistakable muscular unambiguous unqualified strenuous distinct clear outright pointed glaring sober ringing one hundred per cent obvious for a face express significant cogent no mistake accented potent flat trenchant stressed definitive important solemn impressive evident

unrepentant impenitent shameless abandoned callous hardened incorrigible unregenerate remorseless unashamed unremorseful unrepenting unblushing uncontrite brazen confirmed incurable inveterate irredeemable unabashed unapologetic unreformable conscienceless not contrite relentless defiant unreformed hardhearted recidivistic without remorse without regret unregretful unmerciful defying pitiless habitual chronic seasoned compulsive reprobate accustomed set dyed-in-the-wool fixed through and through immodest unembarrassed bold flagrant audacious blatant forward barefaced brash depraved profligate improper outrageous insolent dissolute unprincipled impudent arrant wanton cheeky rude lewd immoral unchaste high-handed presumptuous brassy overbold brazenfaced bald-faced amoral indecorous unconcerned confident undismayed undaunted fearless unflinching unawed unshrinking brass-necked forthright abashless composed cocky unshamed poised unrestrained unaffected bold as brass hopeless intractable irreformable deep-dyed long-standing unredeemable irretrievable irrecoverable addicted unrecoverable irremediable hard-core diehard bad persistent uncorrectable beastly beyond redemption irreparable useless beyond hope impossible loser wicked recidivous corrupt overt indecent undisguised unconcealed transparent without shame

lost impervious immune insusceptible resistant closed hardened invulnerable unreceptive impenetrable rigid unsusceptible not subject to unimpressionable unresponsive unaffected by unmoved by untouched by impermeable sealed waterproof watertight water-resistant imperviable untouched tight unmoved impregnable unaffected hermetic water-repellent impassable unswayable proof unyielding inaccessible unapproachable unwavering unpierceable unmovable unbending hermetically sealed unfeeling solid rainproof impassive repellent damp-proof airtight protected showerproof strong weatherproof proofed leakproof resistive coated blocked waterproofed sound obstructed rubberized resilient inviolable shut bulletproof insurmountable proof against waxed impassible -proof repelling nonporous dense leak-proof tough hard completely sealed enclosed resisting renitent sturdy hardy repellent of impervious to unsusceptible to invulnerable to immune to unnavigable pathless trackless unpassable imperviable to blockaded forbidden treacherous untrodden untraversable locked fastened clumped plugged bolted smothering snapped invincible secure safe indestructible unassailable stopped up treated insensitive soundproof fireproof tamper-proof childproof windproof bombproof unshakeable indomitable insuperable unattackable unconquerable unstoppable unbeatable untouchable powerful safe and sound able to withstand

intolerant bigoted narrow-minded prejudiced illiberal small-minded dogmatic narrow blinkered one-sided biased inflexible insular parochial provincial racist unsympathetic chauvinistic dictatorial fanatical partial partisan rigid uncompromising unfair unforgiving xenophobic discriminatory racialist sectarian uncharitable unjust antipathetic averse contemptuous disdainful fractious hateful indignant individualistic irate irritable jaundiced outraged short-fuse snappy stuffy tilted unforbearing unindulgent unwilling upset waspish worked-up reactionary small-town localist hidebound diehard myopic short-sighted petty-minded close-minded inward-looking dyed-in-the-wool entrenched petty limited restricted prim prudish priggish starchy puritanical strait-laced moralistic prissy picayune blimpish puritan Lilliputian claustral chauvinist small borné jerkwater shockable inexorable parish-pump closed-minded sexist conservative distorted little warped anti-Semitic opinionated parti pris conventional anti-gay homophobic heterosexist weighted closed doctrinaire jingoistic inequitable discriminating nationalistic slanted prejudicial selfish mean coloured obstinate grudging pigheaded colored blind twisted nationalist ethnocentric isolationist influenced ungenerous predisposed loaded unsophisticated preferential non-objective preconceived ageist disablist prepossessed set invidious tendentious extreme classist sceptical base sectional local skeptical deaf unpersuadable resistant stubborn shortsighted swayed subjective embittered skewed unimaginative introverted favouring racially prejudiced racially discriminatory ethnocentrist shallow regional hick factional circumscribed ignoble racially bigoted jingo set in one's ways contracted secluded sequestered confined separated clannish cliquish favoring flag-waving nasty vulgar schismatic jingoist superpatriotic exclusive extremist fanatic denominational suburban woman-hating anti-feminist excessively nationalistic excessively patriotic misogynist discriminational uninformed male chauvinist differential discriminate upcountry corn-fed excludent homespun rude unpolished outmoded pastoral bucolic simple homegrown unfashionable unobjective male supremacist religious nonconforming dissident nonconformist splinter conditioned resentful discriminative fattist cynical bitter jealous inclined presupposing intransigent leaning ultra-conservative envious suspicious fundamentalist unenlightened authoritarian tight sordid strict despotic undemocratic parsimonious miserly stingy alt-right anti-democratic oppressive repressive tightfisted totalitarian disenchanted soured disillusioned hostile pessimistic close-fisted draconian fascist tyrannical distrustful disappointed misanthropic green-eyed covetous unenlarged proscriptive greedy antiliberal penny-pinching spiteful yellow unenthusiastic unindifferent tainted jaded opprobrious disapproving unequal iniquitous unwarranted unprincipled undue dishonorable unbalanced dishonest unlawful discreditable uneven devious improper fraudulent unethical cheating arbitrary bad blameworthy culpable unrightful immoral deceitful dishonourable inexcusable vicious cruel injurious shameful false low vile wrongful wrong criminal grievous wicked shameless uncalled-for

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