35 entries under tough topic. ×

10
unruly(adjective, control, order, difficult)
8
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, difficult)
8
refractory(adjective, control, order, difficult)
8
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, difficult)
5
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist)
5
stubborn(adjective, difficult, violent, wild)
5
wayward(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
3
headstrong(adjective, difficult, violent, wild)
3
unyielding(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, adverse)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
2
indomitable(difficult, violent, wild, awkward)
2
perverse(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, awkward)
2
uncooperative(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
1
awkward(difficult, unpleasant, wild, stubborn)
1
cantankerous(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
1
difficult(wild, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
1
hang tough(expression, difficult, wild, awkward)
1
hard-line(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
1
immovable(difficult, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
1
incompliant(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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