1
obstreperous
1
overzealous
1
paradoxical(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
1
perfunctory
1
persistent(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
1
rebel
1
rebellious(tough, firm, negative, unreasonable, hostile)
1
recusant(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
1
relentless(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
1
renitent
1
resilient
1
reverse(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
1
rigid(tough, firm, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate)
1
single-minded(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
1
slow
1
squeamish(adjective, unwilling)
1
steadfast(tough, firm, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate)
1
strong-willed
1
sullen
1
uncomplying(adjective, unwilling)
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