42 entries under negative topic. ×

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contumacious(adjective, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
11
perverse(adjective, support, attitude, determined)
11
refractory(adjective, determined, hostile, persistent)
11
wayward(adjective, support, attitude, hostile)
10
headstrong(adjective, cross, passionate, deliberate, determined)
10
obstinate(adjective, determined, hostile, impulsive)
7
stubborn(adjective, ornery, attitude, determination, archaic)
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balky(adjective, support, attitude, cross)
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unruly(determined, hostile, persistent, impulsive)
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wrongheaded(hostile, persistent, obstinate, adverse)
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intractable(adjective, determined, hostile, persistent)
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ornery(adjective, support, attitude, cross, passionate)
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recalcitrant(adjective, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
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restive(adjective, nervous, hostile, different)
3
adverse(adjective, cross, hostile, different)
2
insubordinate(hostile, persistent, obstinate, adverse)
2
nonconforming(hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
rebellious(adjective, hostile, different, adverse)
2
recusant(hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
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antagonistic opposite(expression, hostile, different, adverse)
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