19 entries under uncooperative topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, attitude, informal)
13
obstinate(adjective, cross, negative, hostile, inflexible)
9
contrary(adjective, support, attitude, cross, different)
8
averse(adjective, unwilling)
8
perverse(adjective, support, tough, firm, attitude)
7
loath(adjective, unwilling)
7
reluctant(adjective, unwilling)
6
hesitant(adjective, contrary, unwilling)
6
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
5
inflexible(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, obstinate)
5
ornery(adjective, support, tough, firm, attitude)
5
unruly(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
4
negative(adjective, bad, hostile, different, adverse)
3
immovable(adjective, inflexible, obstinate, obstinacy, willful)
3
indisposed(adjective, unwilling)
3
unmanageable(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
2
unbending(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
2
unpredictable
1
negativistic
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