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