43 entries under hostile topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, obstinate, unyielding, characteristic, quality)
26
refractory(adjective, tough, firm, determined, negative)
23
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, resist, negative)
19
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
19
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, determined, negative)
19
obstinate(adjective, deliberate, determined, negative)
19
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, determined)
19
unruly(adjective, violent, negative, fervent)
16
rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, deliberate, determined)
11
froward(noun, adjective, negative, persistent)
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wayward(adjective, negative, persistent, contrary)
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restive(adjective, determined, negative, fixed)
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wrongheaded(negative, persistent, obstinate, adverse)
3
ornery(adjective, tough, firm, negative, unreasonable)
3
recusant(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
balky(tough, firm, negative, unreasonable)
1
antagonistic opposite(expression, negative, different, adverse)
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anti(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
1
antipathetic(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
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