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44 entries under adjective topic. ×

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stubborn(characteristic, quality, attitude, informal)
13
obstinate(cross, negative, hostile, inflexible)
9
contrary(support, attitude, cross, different)
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averse(unwilling, uncooperative)
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perverse(support, tough, firm, attitude)
8
uncooperative(contrary, unwilling)
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wayward(support, attitude, negative, hostile)
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loath(unwilling, uncooperative)
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refractory(tough, firm, negative, hostile)
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reluctant(unwilling, uncooperative)
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disinclined(contrary, unwilling)
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froward(support, attitude, cross, negative)
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hesitant(contrary, unwilling, uncooperative)
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intractable(tough, firm, negative, hostile)
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restive(negative, nervous, hostile, different)
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inflexible(tough, firm, unreasonable, obstinate)
5
ornery(support, tough, firm, attitude)
5
unruly(negative, hostile, different, adverse)
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balking
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negative(bad, hostile, different, adverse)
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