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brass-bound(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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bull-headed(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
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capricious(adjective, uncertain, awkward, irregular, impulsive)
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con(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, antagonistic)
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contentious(noun, adjective, mean, nasty, difficult)
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crabby(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, cross)
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crotchety(adjective, difficult, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
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demanding(adjective, severe, difficult, cross, persistent)
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destructive(adjective, negative, critical, unfavorable, disapproving)
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disadvantageous(adjective, negative, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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disharmonious(adjective, separate, harsh, distinct, different)
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dissentient(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, hostile)
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dissonant(adjective, uncertain, irregular, distinct, different)
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dour(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, unfriendly)
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grumpy(adjective, difficult, irritable, sullen, crabby)
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hardheaded(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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harmful(adjective, damaging, unfavorable, disparaging, hurtful)
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harsh(adjective, difficult, negative, hostile, different)
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inexorable(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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inharmonious(adjective, mixed, harsh, odd, different)
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