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contumacious(adjective, determined, fixed, persistent, antagonistic)
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inverse(noun, adjective, feature, turn, back)
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discordant(adjective, uncertain, irregular, harmony, distinct)
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inconsistent(adjective, reverse, irregular, distant, distinct)
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disobedient(adjective, wicked, deceitful, obstinate, stubborn)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, cross, stupid, awkward)
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incompatible(adjective, unusual, uncertain, hostile, counter)
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negative(adjective, bad, negative, unfriendly, critical)
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unruly(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, antagonistic)
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antithesis(noun, support, turn, back, reverse)
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divergent(adjective, distant, distinct, odd, different)
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inimical(adjective, nasty, cold, negative, reverse)
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unfriendly(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
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froward(adjective, ornery, feature, support, characteristic)
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rebellious(adjective, different, antagonistic, naughty, opposite)
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unyielding(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
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antipathetic(adjective, hostile, counter, hesitant, different)
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averse(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, cross)
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counter(noun, adjective, adverb, support, turn)
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