6
resisting(adjective, obstinate, unwilling, resistant, unruly)
5
brave(adjective, bold, brave, courageous, gallant)
5
forward(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
mischievous(adjective, rude, wild, bold, unruly)
5
pert(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
presumptuous(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
provocative(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
rude(adjective, hostile, bold, belligerent, insolent)
5
uncontrollable
5
uncooperative(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
5
undisciplined(adjective, uncontrolled, disobedient)
5
unsubmissive
5
unwilling(adjective, unwilling, opposed)
4
antagonistic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
4
arrogant(adjective, insolent)
4
confrontational(adjective, hostile, aggressive, belligerent, quarrelsome)
4
contumelious(adjective, sharp, cross, mad, fierce)
4
disregardful(adjective, disobedient)
4
firm(adjective, strong, bold, persistent, spirited)
4
flagrant(adjective, insolent)
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