11
disparate(adjective, distant, distinct, odd, different)
11
dissimilar(adjective, reverse, distant, distinct, odd)
11
insubordinate(adjective, persistent, antagonistic, obstinate, insistent)
11
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
11
unmanageable(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, persistent)
10
anti(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, different)
10
balky(adjective, support, attitude, cross, different)
10
contrasting(adjective, reverse, distant, distinct, different)
10
inflexible(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
10
obdurate(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
10
self-willed(adjective, difficult, wild, determined, awkward)
9
antithetic(adjective, hostile, distant, distinct, antagonistic)
9
cross(noun, adjective, mean, severe, difficult)
9
difficult(adjective, support, tough, difficult, attitude)
9
disagreeable(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, hostile)
9
incongruous(adjective, unusual, uncertain, irregular, distinct)
9
rigid(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
9
uncompromising(adjective, tough, difficult, determined, resolute)
9
ungovernable(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
9
unlike(adjective, reverse, distant, distinct, odd)
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