0
firm(tough, unreasonable, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn)
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grudgingly
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hostile(negative, different, adverse, conflicting, opposing)
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impossible(adjective, support, attitude)
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inconsistent(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
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inert
0
insubmissive(cross, ornery)
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moved
0
mule
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peevish(cross, ornery)
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petulant(cross, ornery)
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pig-headed
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reactionary
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receding
0
recidivous
0
reflex
0
refluent
0
regressive
0
retrograde
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retrogressive
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