8
antipode(noun, support, turn, back, reverse)
8
argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
8
defiant(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn, dogged)
8
discrepant(adjective, uncertain, irregular, distant, distinct)
8
dissident(adjective, antagonistic, opposite, contentious)
8
distinct(adjective, separate, distant, different, distinctive)
8
fractious(adjective, mean, difficult, naughty, unruly)
8
irreconcilable(adjective, uncertain, reverse, hostile, counter)
8
polar(adjective, support, antagonistic, adverse, opposite)
8
quarrelsome(noun, adjective, nasty, difficult, cold)
8
resolute(adjective, difficult, determined, obstinate, stubborn)
8
tenacious(adjective, difficult, wild, determined, awkward)
8
whiny(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
7
adamant(adjective, determined, fixed, resolute, persistent)
7
business-minded
7
conversely(adverb, feature, state, opposition)
7
diametric(adjective, support, antagonistic, adverse, opposite)
7
fretful(adjective, nervous, irritable, worried, restless)
7
irascible(adjective, difficult, sullen, crabby, cranky)
7
mulish(adjective, difficult, determined, awkward, resolute)
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