65 entries under awkward topic. ×

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perverse(adjective, support, mean, tough, severe)
22
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
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wayward(adjective, support, tough, difficult, attitude)
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refractory(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, wild)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, cross, stupid)
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unruly(adjective, difficult, wild, antagonistic)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, cross)
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uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild)
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unmanageable(adjective, difficult, wild, persistent)
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self-willed(adjective, difficult, wild, determined)
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difficult(adjective, support, tough, difficult, attitude)
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ungovernable(adjective, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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tenacious(adjective, difficult, wild, determined)
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mulish(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute)
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pertinacious(adjective, difficult, determined, resolute)
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pigheaded(adjective, tough, difficult, determined)
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bellicose(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
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capricious(adjective, uncertain, irregular, impulsive)
4
loath(adjective, difficult, hostile, hesitant)
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unaccommodating(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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