10
daring(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
9
obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
9
wayward(adjective, wild, persistent, obstinate, insistent)
8
contrary(adjective, persistent, obstinate, dogged, unwilling)
8
fractious(adjective, hostile, contrary, naughty, belligerent)
8
naughty(adjective, mad, bold, impudent)
8
shameless(adjective, insolent)
7
brassy(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
7
gutsy(adjective, mad, bold, brave, naughty)
7
headstrong(adjective, wild, unruly, unmanageable)
7
insurgent(adjective, persistent, contrary, obstinate, insistent)
7
noncompliant(adjective, wild, unruly, disobedient, recalcitrant)
7
saucy(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
7
unyielding(adjective, unwilling, resistant, opposed, undefeated)
6
aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
6
brash(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
6
cheeky(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
6
contemptuous(adjective, insolent)
6
disrespectful(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
6
impudent(adjective, mad, bold, naughty)
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