35 entries under difficult topic. ×

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incompliant(tough, severe, wild, awkward)
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incurable(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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indocile(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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insoluble(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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locked in(expression, tough, severe, stiff)
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mulish(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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pat(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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pertinacious(tough, firm, determined, awkward)
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perverse(tough, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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pigheaded(tough, firm, determined, awkward)
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resolute(tough, firm, fixed, rigid)
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self-willed(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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undisciplined(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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unpliable(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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willful(tough, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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