3
perverse
3
rebel(unruly, riotous, disobedient, rebellious, recalcitrant)
3
reckless(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
3
revolutionary(adjective, unruly, riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
3
sassy(adjective, informal, mad, bold, naughty)
3
self-willed
3
spunky(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, courageous)
3
stouthearted(adjective, persistent, brave, obstinate, insistent)
3
subversive(adjective, riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
3
treacherous(adjective, disobedient)
3
truculent(adjective, hostile, hateful, aggressive, belligerent)
3
unapologetic
3
wild
2
abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, fierce, hostile)
2
adamant(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
bad
2
balky(adjective, unwilling)
2
barefaced(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
2
cantankerous(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
chivalrous(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, brave)
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