33 entries under difficult topic. ×

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intractable(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
7
refractory(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
5
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
4
contrary(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
4
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
4
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
4
perverse(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
4
tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
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unruly(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
3
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
3
resolute(adjective, tough, firm, determined)
3
ungovernable(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
3
unmanageable(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
3
wayward(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
3
willful(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
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immovable(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn)
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indomitable(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
2
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
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obstinate(adjective, tough, firm, fixed)
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