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obstinate(adjective, negative, hostile, inflexible)
9
contrary(adjective, support, attitude, different)
6
froward(adjective, support, attitude, negative)
4
headstrong(tough, firm, negative, hostile)
3
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, restless)
2
disobedient(capricious, errant, ornery, unmanageable)
1
adverse(negative, hostile, different, conflicting)
1
untoward(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
0
insubmissive
0
peevish
0
petulant
0
unfavorable
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