27
unruly(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
21
contrary(adjective, support, tough, difficult, attitude)
20
perverse(adjective, support, mean, tough, difficult)
19
disobedient(adjective, persistent, contrary, obstinate, insistent)
17
erratic(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
16
intractable(adjective, difficult, negative, hostile, persistent)
15
capricious(adjective, unusual, irregular, unreliable, contrary)
15
refractory(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
15
stubborn(adjective, tough, difficult, negative, hostile)
14
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
14
obstinate(adjective, tough, difficult, negative, hostile)
13
insubordinate(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent, contrary)
13
whimsical(adjective, unusual, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
12
ungovernable(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
12
fickle(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, contrary)
12
headstrong(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary, stubborn)
12
wild(adjective, open, light, tough, evil)
11
rebellious(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary, adverse)
11
sinful(adjective, evil, wicked, immoral, deceitful)
11
unmanageable(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
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