4
fresh
4
hardy(adjective, mad, bold, brave, naughty)
4
indomitable(strong, bold, persistent, spirited, obstinate)
4
irreverent(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
4
pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
4
resistive(adjective, resistant, disobedient, disregardful)
4
seditious(adjective, disobedient, rebellious)
3
anarchistic(adjective, unruly, riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
3
averse(adjective, unwilling)
3
belligerent(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
cocky(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
3
courageous(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, brave)
3
derisive(adjective, insolent)
3
disloyal(adjective, disobedient)
3
disorderly(adjective, wild, contrary, naughty, unruly)
3
factious(adjective, contrary, naughty, unruly, riotous)
3
fearless(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, brave)
3
hostile(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
incompliant
3
opposed(adjective, unwilling)
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