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31 entries under awkward topic. ×

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tough(adjective, strong, hard, rough, firm)
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indomitable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
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cantankerous(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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contrary(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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recalcitrant(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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refractory(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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tenacious(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
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uncooperative(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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ungovernable(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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unmanageable(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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unruly(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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wayward(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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difficult(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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hang tough(expression, tough, difficult, wild)
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headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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immovable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
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incompliant(tough, severe, difficult, wild)
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incurable(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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