3
rigid(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
3
rude(adjective, insolent)
3
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, inflexible, obstinate)
3
wild
2
adamant(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
2
brash(adjective, insolent)
2
cantankerous(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
challenging(adjective, defiant)
2
cheeky(adjective, insolent)
2
conflicting(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
2
contemptuous(adjective, insolent)
2
cussed(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
daring(adjective, defiant)
2
determined(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
disaffected(adjective, rebellious)
2
disregardful(adjective, disobedient)
2
dissentious(adjective, rebellious)
2
dissident(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
errant
2
froward(negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate, adverse)
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