Synonym of valid

Synonym: adequate, authorized, cogent, effective, established, good, lawful, legal, proven, sound, true, well-grounded,

Antonym: false, invalid,

reasonable sound rational logical coherent telling convincing good powerful substantial believable compelling credible justifiable plausible reasoned right sensible strong sustainable bona fide cogent congruent defensible grounded just legit lucid prudent realistic solid viable acceptable accurate arguable astute balanced commonsensical confirmed deductive defendable effective informed irrefutable maintainable perceptive perspicuous persuasive probable proven sane supportable true workable analytical authoritative commonsense conclusive determinative discerning germane justified legitimate levelheaded practical pragmatic reliable weighty analytic commonsensible consequent consistent efficacious firm forceful pertinent relevant sober stable vindicable attested intellectual kosher potent tested trustworthy uncorrupted well advised well-advised well founded well-founded well grounded well-grounded well reasoned well-reasoned well thought out clear-headed down-to-earth able to hold water matter-of-fact holding water proper hard authentic real judicious genuine clear factual actual wise influential impressive tenable verifiable unquestionable intelligent correct honest dependable effectual satisfying fair objective decisive indubitable understandable suitable certain admissible veritable appropriate satisfactory forcible material certified fitting likely faithful precise incontestable warranted indisputable undeniable dinkum concrete fit unmistakable applicable absolute thoughtful definite incontrovertible eloquent official evident demonstrable definitive rightful unanswerable unassailable irresistible accepted categorical sure verified exact circumspect established useful warrantable significant positive sincere sagacious possible apt authenticated certifiable veridical regular level-headed existent lawful supported feasible allowable substantiated systematic clear-cut sure-enough honest-to-goodness unequivocal articulate methodical straight apposite pukka truthful well-established tangible undoubted together discriminating obvious unadulterated well organized salient for real excusable orthodox on the level permissible legal strict righteous de facto trusty emphatic enlightened efficient natural unambiguous orderly advantageous recognized coercive sage puissant shrewd meaningful suasive organized related insightful urgent apropos sharp advisable recognised important pointed sterling literal trenchant inferential helpful knowing palpable cool historical deducible befitting of use worthwhile relative well-thought-out organised perceptible suited verisimilar well-organized necessary holding together appurtenant connected original correlated joined-up linked congruous applicatory creditable up front provable ad rem on the nose to the point to the purpose having direct bearing on having to do with on the button learned validated active mighty energetic pardonable licit compulsive conforming documented artless unaffected simple conceivable straightforward condonable unpretentious undesigning veracious normal confirmable ratiocinative beyond doubt beyond question serviceable inducing physical decent discreet striking convictive above board perspicacious sanctioned glib intelligible productive smooth responsible corporeal smooth-tongued smooth-talking aboveboard sapient stringent demonstrated echt imaginable expedient assuasive establishable thinkable plain pucka moving clever documentary nonfictional felicitous thinking cerebral fair and square substantive incisive beneficial distinct swaying existing politic patent far-sighted unimaginary no-nonsense pure rock-solid common-sense unprejudiced operative assured well-informed unqualified real McCoy card-carrying unbiased all there fitted intrinsic scientific colourable on the up-and-up pat becoming clear-sighted clear-eyed full of common sense opportune very within the bounds of possibility compatible well-defined requisite straight from horse's mouth pertaining to right on true-to-life presumable on target from the horse's mouth hard-headed extensional juridicious subtle educated comprehensible uncounterfeited bonafide unfaked knowledgeable copper-bottomed acknowledged unembellished corroborated savvy undistorted insistent estimable conventional respectable identified final allowed passable tolerable permitted tried dispassionate loyal considerable revealing marked formal based on hard data based on hard facts inductive momentous consequential unidealistic well informed potential well balanced inarguable open and shut checked well-expressed considered well-presented prosaic unemotional syllogistic easy heartfelt frank earnest candid known unfeigned unpretended open unimpeachable hearty deliberate philosophic associable cast-iron availing meet well presented well-structured well expressed especial express inescapable sheer unalloyed proved upheld unimpassioned cold crucial accredited straight-shooting upfront authorized square carrying conviction believeable hopeful apropos of formidable great crystalline specious presumptive with both one's feet on the ground endorsed showing great knowledge with great knowledge canny serious-minded mature sustained devastating conspicuous intuitive decided undisputed infallible ingenious fair-spoken okay tolerated pithy non-spiritual reasoning thought through practicable scholarly correspondent harmonious consonant in point accordant concerning pointful referring conformant cognate like enough supposable very likely attentive conversant watertight profound faultless flawless impeccable constraining virile elemental punchy take-over steamroller titanic take-charge punch gutsy electric powerhouse OK rigorous right as rain telling the truth authorised honest-to-God sure-thing for-sure no buts about it real stuff really-truly preferred phenomenal visible attainable operational achievable realizable de règle well considered lifelike unadorned profitable right-thinking right-minded alleged worthy concedable au courant regulated unmannered respected circumstantiated manifest characteristic archetypal representative guileless typical ingenuous archetypical having all one's marbles in right mind steady-going valuable doable manageable operable usable twenty-four-carat honest-to-god checkable sure enough empirical testable empiric circumstantial unvarnished verbatim favorable explainable forgivable ordered thorough mathematical true to life violent armed veristic unexaggerated non-fictitious non-fictional tried-and-true equitable coming on strong ball of fire discernible on the up and up capable dead-on average standard unpretending direct accomplishable anticipated remissible venial seemly convenient gainful favourable best suggested strategic best suited timely desirable presentable tactical recommended holding up got it together standing up living current unimagined bodily within the law not unlikely not impossible appreciable demonstrative aggressive drastic compulsory word for word telling it like it is fact-based true-life as it really happened sworn to vouched for straight-thinking attestable showable evincible functional unconditional within reach within reason dinky-di live present corporal embodied incarnate by the book winning holding up in wash impartial implicit observable measurable vehement vigorous assertive intense militant unarguable percipient moderate restrained conservative controlled reflective temperate competent of help constructive successful of assistance fruitful adequate quantifiable detectable perceivable available unexcessive cognitive making sense standing to reason unextreme thought-out irrefragable impelling silky slick touching silver-tongued evenhanded fair-minded realisable witnessed inveigling suasory enticing actuating stimulating luring wheedling inspiring unctuous alluring seductive open to reason resounding well defined well documented enough based on good sense in one's right mind serious within the realms of possibility within possibility beyond dispute one hundred per cent not taking no for an answer relatable pertaining erudite smart keen brainy businesslike unsentimental acute hardheaded penetrating earthy sharp-witted pragmatical genius philosophical hard-boiled bright brilliant quick quick-witted deep careful studious calculating theoretical alert utilitarian unromantic unfantastic fast gifted supersmart with both feet on the ground nimble ultrasmart precocious exceptional hard-nosed argute hyperintelligent sophisticated studied measured contemplative cogitative open-minded even-handed neutral highbrow heady able academic detached creative indifferent nonpartisan inventive cautious nondiscriminatory aware piercing whip-smart meticulous gnostic observant mundane metaphysical well-argued clearly stated deep-thinking cultured talented disinterested skilful colorable impersonal tough-minded equal skillful non-partisan calculated uninvolved introspective intellective ruminative pensive understanding eggheaded inferrible tuned in on the ball meditative provident premeditated graceful steady derivable aforethought abstract uncolored mental foresighted inferable scholastic determined prepense dull flat accountable conceptual fine deadpan dry whiz expected lifeless unimaginative critical well judged collected secure predictable cultivated resourceful sharpened considerate foreseeable uncreative impregnable tough accomplished rapier-like clear-thinking pedestrian emotionless humdrum vigilant hard-bitten razor-sharp well-judged psychological full of insight explicable phrenic composed apparent civilized unembroidered phlegmatic pawky bookish non-discriminatory scrupulous judicial witty expert streetwise elite adept crack masterly sophic instructed excellent virtuoso a priori earthly ready psychical civilised to be expected worldly-wise superior imaginative conscious quick on the uptake recondite choice whip heads-up long-headed very smart Einstein well-read very intelligent first-rate seeming whiz kid with one's feet on the ground first-class on the cards assertable real-life moral ethical musing reflecting pondering solemn museful grave educational academical enterprising thoughty naturalistic cluey proportional well-proportioned symmetrical well-adjusted deliberative sensitive healthy diplomatic punctilious cool-headed useable working actionable hip cagey foxy astucious robust visionary ruminating deliberating deliberated mentally stable cognizant uninfluenced responsive fastidious contemplated detail oriented sensical synthetic trustable esoteric weighed advised investigated examined plain-spoken suss heedful finicky agile experienced tactful judgmatical judgmatic farsighted quick off the mark errorless inerrant conjecturable penetrative earth-bound hardboiled plainspoken common genial egghead computed real-world applicative meditating well-balanced probably honest to God calculable explicit seasonable wary delicate upright mild higher-order well chosen thought-through thought-about well a good idea honourable mindly brain knows what's what wise to awake insighted ear to the ground have one's feet on the ground resolute hang tough stand pat intractable locked in tough nut well thought-out clean inevitable intrapersonal experimental anti-discrimination exquisite able to think clearly capable of thought of sound mind able to reason clearly compos mentis comprehending alive odds-on presumed sober-minded benign even-tempered sobersided definable unsurprising independent without favor unmoved unslanted unbigoted disconnected nondiscriminating on-the-fence unruffled nonpassionate nonaligned bearable endurable supposed postulated suppositional deduced inferred principled impactful letter-perfect spot-on fiduciary credential liberal refined einstein on-target honorable blameless according to the rules civil virtuous on up-and-up having a good head on one's shoulders know how many beans make five having no flies on sufficient resolvable interpretable affordable sufferable brookable broad-minded literate expressive self-evident reserved medium even warm modest comfortable constant curbed muted razor-like soluble answerable solvable exciting charming histrionical imposing theatric performant grand high-powered enthusiastic hard-hitting vivid dramatic a good bet in the cards a reasonable bet ostensible a fair bet ten to one quite possible reasonable to think mortal illusory razor sharp based on theory with a ring of truth psychic sharp as a tack intentional explicatable exponible tutored illuminated developed advanced apprised par for the course progressive tolerant free-thinking intended wilful purposeful purposive willful willed voluntary unselfish witting lettered literary subconscious ideological knowing what's what hip to wised up in the picture plugged in subliminal stoic naked cold-blooded impassive calm apathetic stolid prosy planned set preconceived donnish intellectualistic highbrowed intellectualist psychologic volitional geeky clerkly blue nerdish nerdy free from discrimination without fear or favour self-conscious done on purpose pre-planned on purpose widely read well read well educated most likely most correct

authentic authorised authorized genuine official lawful legal legitimate proper acceptable accredited authenticated bonafide correct documented formal licit recognised recognized verified authoritative binding certified credible legalised legalized legit licenced licensed ratified sanctioned sound validated accepted allowed approved certifiable constitutional permissible true actual contractual effective kosher real undisputed usable veritable endorsed right rightful unexpired bona fide legally acceptable legally binding in effect true-blue in force signed and sealed within the law precise accurate exact warranted established just statutory veracious fair good okay all right on the level satisfactory errorless faithful admissible suitable spot-on canonical dead-on on-target bang on OK perfect allowable adequate reliable definitive permitted appropriate strict on the up and up on the money due honest reasonable veridical orthodox alright unerring above board dinkum solid pure fitting in order spot on echt up to standard up to par up to scratch pukka pucka conventional up to the mark up to snuff unrefuted faultless standard prescribed justifiable sufficient decent fine passable regular explicit tolerable irrefutable conclusive infallible unquestionable unimpeachable condign innocent protected enjoined passed decreed ordained judged enforced so factual original card-carrying ordered agreeable fairish palatable de jure sufficing good enough sufficiently good fair-to-middling unalloyed A-OK unadulterated by the book going by the rules attested indubitable unfaked statutable commensurate acknowledged absolute trustworthy unambiguous thorough traditional flawless meticulous undeniable certain methodical unobjectionable competent straight unexceptionable sure average upright ex cathedra justified fixed ceremonious juridical jural warrantable enacted ruled jurisprudent vested mandated judicial commanded legislated legitimatized sure-enough customary error-free unmistaken rigorous amen undistorted definite respectable ceremonial serviceable presentable on target middling convenient moderate on the button comfortable of right on the right track on the nail on the mark jake right on free of error assuaging assuasive appeasing hunky-dory so-so without error quite good unexceptional not bad on the nose influential effectual admitted confirmed unpretentious specific unaffected decriminalised decriminalized complete minute detailed utter sincere believable convincing safe out-and-out thoroughgoing just right pro forma final failsafe total sanctioned by law enforceable signed sealed word for word clear-cut downright unmitigated consummate unqualified sheer trusty representative cleared decisive cathedral positive decided copasetic copacetic ducky outright arrant natural fail-safe true-to-life live sterling precedented chartered enforcible aboveboard granted unfeigned and delivered indisputable stated undoubted watertight immaculate inerrant solemn set regimented orderly express delighting peachy satisfying groovy cogent gratifying cool pleasing ample enough fulfilling unelaborated unvarnished literal realistic tried and true tried and tested time-honoured tried and trusted time-honored sure enough straight from the horse's mouth ex officio proved straightforward uncounterfeited systematic close in every respect creditable genuine article honest-to-goodness simon-pure undeceptive direct as true as I'm sitting here on the line high-principled as true as I'm standing here like it is real thing twenty-four carat your actual ceremonialistic formalistic ritualistic ritual routine dependable real McCoy fair dinkum preferable word-perfect scrupulous fit common O.K. truthful impeccable on the beam righteous stone equitable swell pleasant snug goodish pretty good fairly good run-of-the-mill bog-standard completely understandable middle-of-the-road totally fine dead on for sure on track right stuff along the right lines right as rain on the ball on the right lines cooking with gas according to Hoyle

operative functional working functioning operational running going active operating live alive serviceable workable usable viable practicable living on effective current efficient accessible employable open dynamic standing indicative influential in operation in action in use in working order up and running in force in effect in business at play in working condition in play at work binding on the statute book applicable moving in service in process existing existent extant persisting ongoing contemporary remaining continuing prepared ready surviving present useful acting rolling abiding around in commission in gear in existence rushing producing fit high-functioning practical well-functioning handy occupational prevalent utile on line purposeful in order ready for action hot going on on the map on the agenda on-going on track in full swing on the job on fire trading able to function opened in the market open for business open to the public effectual ticking awake strong developing subsisting vigorous alert potent efficacious exertive traveling turning engaged stirring pushing movable powerful travelling astir flowing involved simmering progressive non-inert non-passive

positive conclusive definitive dependable irrefragable undisputable reliable undoubted undoubting unquestioned convincing guaranteed unchallengeable undisputed categorical clear-cut complete definite exhaustive fixed incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable irrefutable unambiguous uncontested undeniable unquestionable exact precise pure sheer accomplished fair persuasive right tangible total unalloyed unanswerable unarguable uncontradicted unqualified veritable secure hands-down as sure as eggs is eggs beyond a doubt beyond question certain sure absolute clear unmistakable unequivocal evident obvious manifest true real patent plain inarguable decisive unassailable genuine palpable final decided firm proven beyond doubt transparent demonstrable actual watertight confirmed verifiable assured self-evident infallible emphatic straightforward sound authentic express authoritative beyond dispute distinct known pronounced set trustworthy concrete hard factual not in doubt explicit accurate determined apparent confirmable unerring safe apodictic accepted nailed-on undebatable unimpeachable provable marked sure thing recognized ultimate acknowledged striking observable compelling beyond a shadow of a doubt airtight established bona fide recognised settled unfailing solid clinching unconditional ascertained noticeable crystal clear in the bag establishable supreme verified flat certified substantial downright on ice sure-fire ringing broad open-and-shut having down pat sensible telling predestined destined open and shut open material demonstrative flawless conspicuous honest perceptible significant uncontroversial legit unambivalent nonambiguous existent not in question lucid unchallenged effective pellucid perspicuous bald barefaced salted away legitimate as plain as a pikestaff bald-faced staring one in the face well defined direct doubtless bright-line candid proper no ifs ands or buts discernible confident convinced foolproof steady veridical perfect univocal straight impressive kosher outright substantive visible surefire luculent determinate last deciding uncompromising black and white no mistake well-grounded glaring luminous objective inerrant authenticated correct for real flat-out straight out unshakable earnest frank blunt pat out-and-out powerful forceful steadfast faultless constant good prominent strong unwavering appreciable inexpugnable stable frozen hard-and-fast documented specific righteous forthright satisfied sincere double-checked resounding uncontestable particular distinctive undoubtable dogmatic detectable perceivable bold comprehensible cogent attested plausible credible physical intelligible unreserved inevitable unswerving impeccable realistic essential black-and-white certifiable sealed corporeal substantiated cut-and-dried blatant distinguishable for sure determining remarkable arresting sure-enough irrevocable nailed down point-blank dinkum inerrable for certain as plain as daylight validated settling existing fail-safe can't-miss unimaginary straight from the shoulder inescapable tried and true de facto official as plain as the nose on your face believable honest-to-goodness tried and tested rightful inalienable immutable very specified runaway tyrannous admitted arbitrary defined quantified shallow simplistic unequivocable limited cinched unalterable obligatory necessary binding compulsory abrupt corroborated freely admitted not disputed unbreakable straight-from-the-shoulder authenticating naive glib jejune impregnable invincible irresistible considerable telltale resolute well-founded cold superior unique obtrusive intent validating inimitable fundamental invulnerable implicit peremptory questionless failsafe well grounded well-proven well founded no two ways about it irrebuttable overwhelming ironclad odds-on apodeictic beyond the shadow of a doubt tacit enduring unshaken abiding changeless never-failing unchanging unchangeable free from doubt for a fact unfaltering unvarying unquestioning persuaded down pat without doubt without loopholes no ifs and or buts attestable evincible virtual implied stone cold notable recognizable there are no two ways about it resolved unsubtle all sewn up determinative determinant revealing resolving irrefrangible unacknowledged self-explanatory non-spiritual measurable beyond a shadow of doubt real-life real-world literal demonstrated completing concluding state-of-the-art finishing closing limiting terminating ending terminal quantifiable litmus test all out what you see is what you get can bet on it twenty-four-carat honest-to-god sure enough phenomenal nof ifs ands or buts axiomatic unconcealed overt plain to see flagrant blinding discernable undisguised apprehensible easy heartfelt unpretentious unfeigned undesigning artless unpretended unaffected natural well-established simple hearty vigorous energetic unbeatable efficacious supportable sustainable checkable empirical empiric stark writ large gross salient vehement colorable sticking out a mile standing out like a sore thumb recognisable as clear as day ostensible seeming written all over someone standing out a mile sticking out like a sore thumb assertive insistent forcible deducible ascertainable inferable handy agreeable effectual acceptable useful always effective satisfying satisfactory helpful undeceivable efficient omniscient never failing honest-to-God sure-thing on the level for-sure no buts about it real stuff on the up-and-up really-truly wholehearted well documented error-free non-fictitious non-fictional intrinsic ardent storming kenspeckle bodacious flamboyant brilliant momentous noisy grabby commanding splashy eye-catching dramatic catchy showy crisp well-defined severe well-marked undubitable sharp minute silhouetted graphic full vivid stated clean-cut incisive noteworthy audible aggressive violent full-blooded muscular strenuous dynamic historical living current unimagined bodily uncanny deadly meticulous scrupulous authorized unmannered hard and fast thumping thundering unfabled live present corporal embodied incarnate approved sanctioned clearly defined not vague cut and dried trenchant pointed sober accented potent stressed important solemn errorless dead just unmistaken spot-on invariable one hundred per cent endorsed licensed accredited formal staunch faithful trusty that's a fact responsible unblurred for a face devoted understandable spot on lucent crystal limpid loyal conscientious warranted up front no catch legal signed lawful ratified predictable committed dedicated decent upright trustable calculable no ifs ands or buts about it crystal-clear honourable truthful honorable reputable respectable high-principled allowed signed and sealed licenced ordered straight from the horse's mouth cleared suitable customary cathedral canonical authorised ex cathedra okay and delivered orthodox ex officio fitting true-blue careful incorrupt true-hearted veracious easily understood no holds barred no strings attached no fine print clearly expressed

natural reasonable logical legitimate understandable unsurprising expected predictable inevitable only to be expected to be expected acceptable normal justifiable foreseeable justified anticipated par for the course on the cards predicted forecast certain sure probable obvious correct reliable likeliest sensible practical right what one would expect not unexpected accountable conceivable excusable imaginable explicable rational explainable tenable allowable pardonable plausible admissible defensible forgivable thinkable likely intelligible condonable permissible venial remissible solvable comprehensible minor slight interpretable remittable resolvable soluble decipherable okay sound supportable defendable warrantable trivial vindicable not serious illustratable warranted definable well founded all right answerable just explicatable rightful passable fair sustainable tolerable fit unimportant insignificant maintainable well-founded proper arguable able to hold water within accepted bounds not too bad righteous fair enough petty trifling fathomable identifiable awaited foreseen mild scrutable satisfactory rock-solid strong cast-iron legible readable clear credible believable possible discernible exculpatory moderate reprievable vindicatory specious temperate feasible creditable mortal within limits convincing cogitable earthly supposable lawful exponible legal licit legit suitable most likely

meaningful important material significant consequential deep relevant weighty eventful purposeful serious substantial telling worthwhile monumental big earthshaking historic major momentous considerable essential heavy indicative much pithy profound useful earth-shattering sententious symbolic pointed knowing expressive revealing suggestive pregnant denoting convincing symptomatic allegorical compelling eloquent emblematic demonstrative token representational figurative telltale representative insightful evocative symbolical calculating informative illuminating significatory exhibitive revelatory solemn giveaway evidential hinting oracular denotative allusive moving indicatory connoting characteristic insinuating graphic redolent reflective signifying fundamental critical vital noteworthy crucial large-scale far-reaching urgent pivotal pressing grave all-important heavy-duty intense cardinal high-priority sizable notable landmark large exceptional appreciable hefty extraordinary forceful striking decisive extensive extreme pronounced milestone memorable noticeable great severe conspicuous signal marked impactful remarkable carrying a lot of weight principal imposing impressive special ponderable sensational potent conclusive climacteric glaring newsworthy mighty fateful strong portentous unforgettable distinctive glorious headline front-page outstanding high-level preponderant obvious earnest capital rare unusual keynote resonant particular especial worthy of attention unordinary emphatic quantum uncommon generous burning imperative key of moment life-and-death ponderous integral determinative paramount life-changing acute almighty indispensable of consequence big league major-league

utilisable utilizable serviceable functional practicable useful exploitable fit accessible practical operative applicable current employable running adaptable advantageous beneficial consumable convenient exhaustible expendable good helpful instrumental open profitable ready subservient unused utile valuable wieldy at disposal at hand in order usable working available workable operational disposable functioning operable applicative ultrapractical applied actionable feasible viable available for use in working order operating at your disposal up and running in running order fit for use ready for use fresh within one's use-by date not expired useable prepared handy doable effective exploitive exploitative exploitatory efficient durable utilitarian dependable hard-wearing going sturdy aiding invaluable of use stout assistive active alive live on living acquirable high-functioning well-functioning offered attainable on hand gettable obtainable in effect in operation in use in service in action ready for action in force in commission in gear on line realizable getatable procurable reachable on deck to hand on tap possible open to relevant securable untaken around derivable from achievable probable graspable vacant accomplishable winnable realisable in hand derivable forthcoming spendable existing

negotiable transferable transactional usable as legal tender

undoubting sure abiding assured certain changeless clear confident constant convinced convincing decided doubtless enduring firm fixed for a fact free from doubt genuine incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable never-failing persuaded positive real satisfied set steadfast steady telling unchangeable unchanging uncompromising undeniable unequivocal unfailing unfaltering unqualified unquestionable unquestioning unshakable unshaken unvarying unwavering categorical decisive conclusive definite resolute absolute implicit cocksure sanguine secure in one's belief assertive undoubtable believing secure self-confident holding the unwavering view in no doubt having no questions about having no doubt questionless undoubtful easy in one's mind unshaken in one's belief confirmed resolved trusting accepting assuming presuming having faith

stringent exacting inflexible rigid rigorous strict demanding severe tight tough firm uncompromising binding brassbound cast-iron draconian hard-line harsh stiff acrimonious brick-wall compelling confining convincing drawing dyed-in-the-wool extreme forceful hard hard-nosed ironclad iron-fisted picky poignant powerful rough set stern unpermissive hard and fast by the book by the numbers dead set on unbending unyielding fixed obdurate unchangeable austere immutable unsparing inexorable invariable unadaptable unalterable resolute relentless unwavering adamant authoritarian intransigent intractable unrelenting immovable unforgiving unsympathetic undeviating heavy-handed obstinate merciless steadfast determined solid unvarying grim fierce stony cruel unchanging dour ruthless oppressive single-minded indurate unshakeable implacable stubborn adamantine set in stone pitiless bullheaded flinty forbidding uncharitable hard-and-fast hard-boiled ramrod disciplined hard-hearted hardheaded remorseless headstrong unfeeling drastic grave steely callous serious no-nonsense spartan ascetic imperious established hardline definite dogged illiberal stuffy disciplinary pertinacious unmerciful changeless frugal unfriendly incommutable cold unsmiling unpitying gruff solemn abstemious dead set heartless inalterable cold-blooded unswerving diehard unaccommodating inhuman disapproving unmoving louring unappeasable savage staunch lowering intimidating rugged hard-hitting bound hard-core sombre ungentle somber unflinching mean-looking hardened mulish stiff-necked refractory uncaring ossified ferocious astringent tyrannical hard to please locked in stony-hearted self-denying clear-cut incontestable incontrovertible entrenched rooted systematic meticulous scrupulous painstaking locked immoderate tenacious final militant ungiving despotic regimented settled fast determinate onerous ironhanded unsentimental controlled dire cool radical unbreakable inexpugnable unmollifiable unplacatable inescapable iron-handed unpacifiable punishing unmoved stand pat with a heart of stone lacking compassion vindictive cold-hearted hardhearted formidable pressing autocratic desperate pugnacious ineluctable strong forcible not giving an inch two-fisted hard-bitten temperate abstinent disciplinarian resolved absolute browbeating ascetical domineering exact irreversible concrete necessary immobile unmovable compulsory morose sour hard-shelled static incompliant uptight gloomy dismal sullen vicious truculent virulent bound and determined mean business no going back hell bent on like death and taxes closely controlled strictly controlled rigidly enforced dreary surly formal puritanical frowning uncommunicative poker-faced remove tough nut to crack insensitive insensate thick-skinned stonyhearted inhumane stoney affectless slash-and-burn compassionless desensitized take-no-prisoners ironhearted soulless case-hardened pachydermatous hair-shirt self-abnegating self-disciplined writ in stone strait-laced cut-and-dried decided upon complex rule-bound unpersuadable reserved sober stark meager icy frosty unemotional frigid chilly hidebound iron complicated blinkered distant aloof desensitised willful self-willed inconvincible wilful pat opinionated pigheaded perverse self-opinionated Spartan meagre iron-willed glum melancholic crabbed hard-faced dejected bleak ugly sulky saturnine involved bureaucratic officious remote unswayable indomitable uncompliant recalcitrant earnest standing one's ground set in your ways set in one's ways trying perfectionist importunate clamorous tiresome judgmental fussy dictatorial critical overbearing querulous insistent overexacting unmanageable cavilling nagging troublesome exigent difficult unamenable fractious hypercritical sticklerish faultfinding overscrupulous quibbling disparaging needy censuring possessive cavillous hairsplitting unreasonable caviling demeaning carping censorious cynical high-maintenance fault-finding over-rigorous over-strict hard to satisfy over-censorious over-particular over-exacting unmalleable bloody-minded bull-headed deep-dyed long-standing uncooperative inveterate committed explicit balky die-hard unshakable dedicated deep intrenched deep-rooted bred-in-the-bone deep-seated confirmed contrary unfaltering awkward faithful devoted narrow-minded incurable seasoned stalwart true decided cantankerous obstreperous dogmatic froward persistent hard as nails hang tough winner-take-all zero-sum high-stake win-or-lose unbudgeable all-or-nothing categorical set-on one-sided challenging reactionary traditionalist conservative brutal crisp doctrinaire unflexible ultra-conservative unprogressive mortal dug in standing pat do or die sticking to one's guns hold the line hold one's ground hold the fort out-and-out sworn deadly bitter blimpish irreconcilable unruly wayward obscene pornographic X-rated wild disobedient ungovernable uncontrollable fogyish stick-in-the-mud conformist undisciplined unwaivering contumacious rebellious restive untoward defiant rock-ribbed rebel recusant insubordinate assertive whole-hearted emphatic chronic habitual constant insoluble thorny unpliable tough nut problematic knotty indocile in earnest decisive dominant purposeful stable certain intent prevailing sure unshaken persevering unqualified perennial lifelong thorough devout going bent positive consistent fiery through and through torrid enduring loyal proved sicker fervent irredeemable vehement unreformable fanatical compulsive well established indelible ineradicable deep-set red-hot thoroughgoing zealous complete hard-shell staid wholehearted impenitent incorrigible ingrained obsessive ardent all-consuming firmly established bona fide card-carrying longtime long-established supreme well-established accustomed unapologetic inured unashamed habituated hard-headed world-weary do-or-die never-failing hell-bent on strong-willed hell-bent upon bent on bent upon through-and-through indurated boorish argumentative fastidious finicky lacking sentiment hard-edged as tough as old boots toughened by experience as hard as nails grumbly disobliging strong-minded irritable finical vexed unpredictable testy hard to handle invidious choosy fiendish captious snappy sensitive ill-natured temperamental crotchety ornery uppity touchy chippy feisty quarrelsome disputative oafish discontented cussed prickly dissatisfied rude bearish crabby thrawn huffy stroppy negative delicate irritating contrarious overcritical wrong-headed impolite opinionative disputatious irascible obstructive particular bolshie ungracious stiffened renitent immalleable durable

ineradicable confirmed enduring indelible ineffaceable lasting permanent stubborn unforgettable accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firm firmly established fixed habituated hardened hard-shell inannihilable ingrained inured inveterate irradicable long-established proved seasoned set settled staid worn undestroyable unremovable indestructible rooted persistent established incurable abiding inbred obstinate habitual lingering hard-core bred-in-the-bone lifelong persisting deep constant continuing long-standing inborn perennial unshakeable continual long-lasting ceaseless intrenched tenacious ever-present continuous unyielding long-lived usual recurrent recurring unabating implanted well established routine unmitigated protracted embedded radical irremovable innate obsessive compulsive incorrigible deep-set unfading imperishable fast deep-dyed inexpungible inextirpable fundamental profound basic infixed built-in secure inbuilt prolonged inherent subconscious obsessional haunting irredeemable longtime sustained true staunch steadfast uncompromising immutable inexorable diehard deeply felt through and through well-established ground-in planted long-l long-drawn-out instinctive intrinsic gut val slow dragging longstanding driven in congenital resistant addicted rigid remaining indurated old sworn adamant radicated customary driven hooked pathological grounded deep down irresistible inerasable memorable spun-out drawn-out based on unexpungeable lodged in one's brain impulsive uncontrollable prevalent rememberable unerasable stirring besetting committed thorough devout resolute devoted loyal ardent fervent earnest faithful vehement dedicated stalwart unwavering complete wholehearted fiery torrid unshakable unreformable fanatical intransigent supreme thoroughgoing zealous unapologetic impenitent unashamed serious incessant definite explicit not to be forgotten never to be forgotten sicker severe hard-line all-consuming bona fide card-carrying red-hot die-hard unending acute dangerous instilled endemic fortified unchangeable alarming extreme dire grave never-ending out-and-out dug in out and out through-and-through true blue full-fledged deeply ingrained deep-down set firm

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going current general standard usual average common conventional customary established normal popular prevailing prevalent regular set stock accepted accustomed expected ordinary present regulation representative settled staple typical standard-issue traditional everyday recognized universal routine recognised orthodox familiar wonted widespread mainstream habitual commonplace fixed rife fashionable predominant run-of-the-mill acknowledged ubiquitous prescriptive frequent classical rampant household well worn received confirmed predictable quotidian understood garden-variety unexceptional prosaic unremarkable dominant natural basic canonical workaday characteristic preponderant regnant typic chronic cut-and-dry cut-and-dried time-honoured plain bog-standard daily vanilla long-established time-honored in circulation well-known in vogue by the numbers garden variety extensive pervasive endemic ongoing approved agreed numerous archetypal archetypical true day-to-day boilerplate one-size-fits-all authorized sanctioned acceptable in use endorsed admitted circulating classic touted prescribed superior sop wont stipulated preferred legit unopposed okayed authorised passed afoot tried and true tried and tested agreed upon arrived at hackneyed talked of about bruited about in general use on everyone's lips standard operating procedure in the air going around same old making the rounds doing the rounds according to Hoyle in a rut in the groove playing it safe stereotyped overused trite banal formulaic unoriginal derivative overworked tired platitudinous existing corny hacky constant formal dull commonest ready-made ruling predominating readily available worn-out worn out old hat widely available ritual operative influential main preponderating principal common or garden catholic sweeping fundamental all-embracing in style worldwide steady ecumenical comprehensive tralatitious in fashion white-bread plastic simple matter-of-course so-so grind in established usage humdrum mundane undistinguished pedestrian uneventful boring mediocre middle-of-the-road characterless a dime a dozen uninteresting old rooted plain vanilla unmemorable uninspired unexciting stereotypical monotonous colourless indifferent nothing to write home about colorless persistent enduring nondescript fair generic deep-rooted garden middling no great shakes public uninspiring ornery inveterate lasting proven recurring perennial ingrained long-lived OK lackluster lacklustre proper dreary tedious stale official bland age-old modest continual overall repeated unnoteworthy recurrent proverbial continuing second-rate tame shared majority inbred par for the course long-standing standardized historic tolerable passable not up to much homespun deep-seated drab ancient standardised medium unimaginative ineradicable unmitigated abiding inborn incurable ritualistic idiosyncratic nothing special repetitious conformist obstinate stubborn lifelong unpretentious unvaried repetitive forgettable unabating domestic lowly terrestrial folk well established jejune ancestral ceaseless periodic inferior mean run-of-the-mine run-of-mine widely held half-pie correct persisting tenacious continuous ever-present unyielding dime-a-dozen bog standard methodical certain distinctive appropriate insipid wearisome not much cop vintage obligatory protracted unimpressive quintessential sound mechanical inconspicuous tiresome right model adequate compulsory ho-hum insignificant permanent unvarying blah mandatory clichéd obvious moderate prototypical decent native homely broad humble slow doctrinal signature widely used nitty-gritty automatic total nowhere long-lasting ideal banausic determined fair-to-middling across the board heavy second-class intermediate vested okay authoritative ten a penny fairish entrenched not so hot scheduled periodical straightforward definite nothing to get excited about defined family symptomatic favourite favorite taken for granted comfortable required old-world old-time well-established consistent stable unquestioned distinguishing perfect traditionary chosen absolute iterated cyclic reiterative adopted median consummate necessary exemplary traditionalistic old-fashioned collective inherent central paradigmatic in character textbook definitive nothing undoubted systematic prolonged seasoned essential serious square global practical casual informal habituated incessant undisputed immemorial perpetual plebeian prosy ponderous stodgy suburban emblematic de rigueur only to be expected stuffy numbing congruous innate well known traditionalist inconsequential arid leaden jading flat amateurish amateur satisfactory lingering dragging prototypal dusty monochromatic stupid dry mind-numbing vulgar epidemic run of the mill in force two a penny bush-league not bad true to form O.K. timeworn fair to middling sustained true to type middle of the road all right diurnal fitting lamestream explicit precise pervading respected discreet orderly diagnostic contemporary latest extant modern venerable seasonal long-drawn-out OB express exact gut default core unspectacular known acquired honored what one would expect familial in-between usual thing long-winded dead ho hum big yawn time-worn overdone well-worn derived annoying irritating decided acquainted next presentational trivial domiciliary famous notorious legendary famed uncontested statutory legal lawful canonic given used mimetic honoured samey unsophisticated reigning staid arranged specified immortal ageless primary mutual cornball dime-store vexatious boresome mimic recognizable predetermined remaining ceremonial serviceable profuse reiterated played out starch homey home lacking variety lacking variation timeless imitative appointed no-frills anonymous workday unadventurous good local recognisable unimportant prearranged apish allowed certified permitted supported legalized affirmed ratified backed validated OK'd superabundant united embraced inevitable like familiar tune boiler 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out-and-out complete utter wearying drudging tiring weary at his best at its best at her best conservative dyed-in-the-wool made official vouched for sworn radicated adamant non-specific indurated emulative in keeping of little importance of no consequence of no importance of little consequence not worth mentioning of no great concern of no account businesslike rolling repeating successive blending into the background unpreventable ineluctable societal wholesale nationwide special respective particular personal own distinct never-ending thoroughgoing royal real arrant positive thorough to be expected bromidic toneless lifeless treadmill dim monotone plodding methodic rigid considerable broad-brush broad-spectrum across-the-board all-round all-around prime imitable copybook oft repeated ultraconservative unprogressive reactionary unheretical button-down buttoned-down mossbacked old-line standpat die-hard paleoconservative hidebound old-school brassbound archconservative … all over on the cards midway middle full specific generous tidy abundant significant appreciable marked noticeable goodly sizable worthwhile substantial sizeable biggish medial mid dinki-di kosher lusterless actual practicable yawn clean pabulum diddly zero irksome prose halfway intermediary respectable reasonable straight pious legitimate religious punctilious rightful unmistaken neutral midsized midmost midsize mediate identifying robot-like bien pensant par unlimited pandemic celestial all all-over unrestricted stellar cosmic multinational planetary cosmopolitan diffuse all-inclusive empyrean worldly omnipresent whole astronomical in line straight arrow medium-sized middle-sized officially recognized old-style matter-of- fact unnoticeable discriminating identifiable secure unshakable according to the book ample sufficient goodish intensive done no big deal up to standard good enough pretty good comme il faut socially obligatory a must conforming to accepted standards called for au fait most 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