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ungovernable(adjective, control, order, resist)
10
unruly(adjective, control, order, tough)
9
intractable(adjective, control, order, unpleasant)
8
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, tough)
8
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough)
8
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough)
5
stubborn(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
5
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, resist)
5
wayward(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
3
headstrong(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
3
unyielding(adjective, tough, unpleasant, adverse)
2
averse(adjective, awkward, forced, disinclined)
2
contrary(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
2
disinclined(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
2
forced(adjective, awkward, averse, disinclined)
2
indisposed(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
2
indomitable(tough, violent, wild, awkward)
2
involuntary(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
2
opposed(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
2
perverse(adjective, tough, unpleasant, awkward)
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