178 entries under awkward topic. ×

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hard-line(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, obstinate, irrational)
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ill-humored(tough, harsh, irritable, touchy)
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ill-natured(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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incompliant(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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incurable(adjective, tough, wild, obstinate)
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indocile(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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indomitable(great, tough, wild, obstinate)
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inopportune(uneasy, tricky, problematic, uncomfortable)
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locked in(expression, tough, wild, obstinate)
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merciless(adjective, tough, severe, rough, harsh)
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morose(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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murder(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
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pat(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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pertinacious(tough, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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pigheaded(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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pretended(adjective, stiff, tight, artificial)
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quarrelsome(adjective, energetic, lively, unfriendly)
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scrappy(adjective, energetic, lively, negative)
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snappish(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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