| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adamant | refusing to change one’s mind |
| 2. | ambitious | strongly wanting success or achievement |
| 3. | ardent | strongly enthusiastic and committed |
| 4. | aspiring | aiming for success or advancement |
| 5. | assiduous | showing careful, persistent effort |
| 6. | bent on | firmly intending to do something |
| 7. | bent upon | firmly determined about something |
| 8. | bloody-minded | stubbornly difficult or contrary |
| 9. | bound to | certain or firmly intending to |
| 10. | bullheaded | stubborn and determined |
| 11. | certain | sure and free from doubt |
| 12. | committed | dedicated to a goal or cause |
| 13. | constant | steady and faithful in purpose |
| 14. | contrary | stubbornly opposing others |
| 15. | cussed | stubbornly awkward or contrary |
| 16. | dead set on | completely determined about something |
| 17. | decided | clear and firm in choice |
| 18. | dedicated | devoted to a task or purpose |
| 19. | deeply committed | strongly devoted to a purpose |
| 20. | devoted | deeply loyal and committed |
| 21. | diligent | careful and steadily hardworking |
| 22. | dogged | showing stubborn persistence |
| 23. | driven | strongly motivated to succeed |
| 24. | eager | keen and ready to act |
| 25. | earnest | serious and sincere in purpose |
| 26. | fervent | showing intense feeling or commitment |
| 27. | firm | not easily changed or shaken |
| 28. | firmed-up | made more definite or fixed |
| 29. | firmly resolved | strongly decided and committed |
| 30. | fixated | strongly focused on one thing |
| 31. | fixed on | firmly focused or decided upon |
| 32. | focused | concentrated on a clear goal |
| 33. | fully committed | completely devoted to a purpose |
| 34. | goal-oriented | focused on achieving aims |
| 35. | gritty | showing courage and firm resolve |
| 36. | hard-nosed | tough, practical, and determined |
| 37. | hardened | made firm or unyielding |
| 38. | hardheaded | practical and stubbornly firm |
| 39. | hardworking | putting in much effort |
| 40. | hardy | strong and able to endure |
| 41. | headstrong | determined to do as one wants |
| 42. | hell-bent | extremely determined to do something |
| 43. | immovable | not able to be persuaded |
| 44. | indefatigable | never seeming to tire |
| 45. | industrious | hardworking and productive |
| 46. | inexorable | impossible to stop or prevent |
| 47. | inflexible | unwilling to change or compromise |
| 48. | insistent | firmly demanding or maintaining something |
| 49. | intent | firmly focused on an aim |
| 50. | iron-willed | having very strong determination |
| 51. | keen | eager and strongly interested |
| 52. | lionhearted | very brave and determined |
| 53. | mission-driven | guided by a strong purpose |
| 54. | motivated | eager and ready to act |
| 55. | mulish | very stubborn and unyielding |
| 56. | obdurate | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 57. | obsessed | unable to stop focusing on something |
| 58. | obstinate | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 59. | out to | determined to achieve something |
| 60. | passionate | showing strong feeling and commitment |
| 61. | persevering | continuing despite obstacles |
| 62. | persistent | continuing despite difficulty or delay |
| 63. | perverse | stubbornly contrary or unreasonable |
| 64. | pigheaded | stubbornly refusing sensible advice |
| 65. | plucky | brave and determined |
| 66. | purposeful | showing clear aim and resolve |
| 67. | rebellious | resisting control or authority |
| 68. | recalcitrant | stubbornly resisting control |
| 69. | refractory | stubbornly resistant to control |
| 70. | relentless | continuing without easing or stopping |
| 71. | resistant | opposing change or pressure |
| 72. | resolute | firmly committed to a purpose |
| 73. | resolved | having made a firm decision |
| 74. | rigid | not flexible or yielding |
| 75. | set on | firmly decided about something |
| 76. | single-minded | focused on one clear aim |
| 77. | spirited | energetic and resolute |
| 78. | staunch | firm and loyal in support |
| 79. | steadfast | loyal and firm in purpose |
| 80. | stouthearted | brave and firmly resolved |
| 81. | strong-minded | confident and firm in opinion |
| 82. | strong-willed | having a firm will |
| 83. | stubborn | unwilling to change or give up |
| 84. | tenacious | holding firmly to a purpose |
| 85. | tireless | working without seeming to tire |
| 86. | tough-minded | practical, firm, and unsentimental |
| 87. | undaunted | not discouraged by difficulty |
| 88. | unfaltering | not weakening or hesitating |
| 89. | unflagging | not losing energy or strength |
| 90. | unflinching | not shrinking from difficulty |
| 91. | unshrinking | not avoiding fear or difficulty |
| 92. | unstoppable | unable to be stopped |
| 93. | unswerving | not turning aside from purpose |
| 94. | unwavering | not changing or weakening |
| 95. | unyielding | refusing to give way |
| 96. | valiant | brave and determined in action |
| 97. | wayward | stubbornly self-willed |
| 98. | wholly dedicated | completely devoted to a task |
| 99. | willful | stubbornly doing what one wants |
| 100. | zealous | eager and passionately committed |