532 entries under adjective topic. ×

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various(distant, distinct, different, conflicting)
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wrongheaded(persistent, antagonistic, obstinate, conflicting)
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against(adverb, preposition, bad, weak)
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captious(mean, severe, difficult, cross)
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contrarian(feature, conflict, opposition, objection)
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cranky(mean, difficult, nervous, worried)
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disagreeing(hostile, counter, different, inappropriate)
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grouchy(nasty, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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hidebound(determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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immovable(difficult, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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inauspicious(nasty, unpleasant, cold, negative)
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jarring(harsh, different, inappropriate, antagonistic)
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naughty(bad, misbehaved)
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nonconformist(antagonistic, opposite, disobedient)
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oppositional(hostile, contentious, opposing)
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pig-headed(determined, resolute, impulsive, obstinate)
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restive(determined, nervous, fixed, different)
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severe(difficult, cross, persistent, obstinate)
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steadfast(determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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unbendable(determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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