42 entries under adverse topic. ×

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contumacious(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
11
perverse(adjective, support, attitude, determined, negative)
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refractory(adjective, determined, negative, hostile, persistent)
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wayward(adjective, support, attitude, negative, hostile)
10
headstrong(adjective, cross, passionate, deliberate, determined)
10
obstinate(adjective, determined, negative, hostile, impulsive)
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stubborn(adjective, ornery, attitude, determination, archaic)
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balky(adjective, support, attitude, cross, negative)
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unruly(determined, negative, hostile, persistent, impulsive)
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wrongheaded(negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
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intractable(adjective, determined, negative, hostile, persistent)
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ornery(adjective, support, attitude, cross, passionate)
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recalcitrant(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
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restive(adjective, negative, nervous, hostile, different)
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insubordinate(negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
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nonconforming(negative, hostile, different, conflicting)
2
rebellious(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
2
recusant(negative, hostile, different, conflicting)
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antagonistic opposite(expression, negative, hostile, different)
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anti(negative, hostile, different, conflicting)
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