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intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
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loath(adjective, difficult, awkward, hostile, hesitant)
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mismatched(adjective, distant, distinct, different, distinctive)
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noncooperative(adjective, sullen, unwilling)
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obverse(noun, reverse, antagonistic, adverse, conflicting)
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opponent
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persistent(adjective, determined, fixed, obstinate, stubborn)
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petulant(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, cross)
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recusant(adjective, bad, weak, wicked, immoral)
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relentless(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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repugnant(adjective, bad, unfriendly, antagonistic, adverse)
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rival(adjective, hostile, different, antagonistic, opposite)
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separate(adjective, unusual, reverse, distinct, different)
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set(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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stiff(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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sulky(adjective, sullen)
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sullen(adjective, sullen)
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surly(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
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tough(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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troublesome(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, negative, critical)
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