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