532 entries under adjective topic. ×

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dour(mean, nasty, difficult, unfriendly)
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grumpy(difficult, irritable, sullen, crabby)
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hardheaded(determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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harmful(damaging, unfavorable, disparaging, hurtful)
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harsh(difficult, negative, hostile, different)
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inexorable(determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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inharmonious(mixed, harsh, odd, different)
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intransigent(determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn)
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loath(difficult, awkward, hostile, hesitant)
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mismatched(distant, distinct, different, distinctive)
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noncooperative(sullen, unwilling)
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persistent(determined, fixed, obstinate, stubborn)
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petulant(mean, severe, difficult, cross)
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recusant(bad, weak, wicked, immoral)
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relentless(determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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repugnant(bad, unfriendly, antagonistic, adverse)
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rival(hostile, different, antagonistic, opposite)
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separate(unusual, reverse, distinct, different)
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set(determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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stiff(determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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