304 entries under adjective topic. ×

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stubborn(obstinate, characteristic, quality, stubbornness)
31
refractory(control, order, tough, difficulty)
28
obstinate(control, order, strong, hard)
28
unmanageable(control, order, hard, tough)
27
recalcitrant(control, order, tough, firm)
26
inflexible(strong, hard, tough, rough)
25
unruly(control, order, difficult, resist)
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ungovernable(control, order, difficult, resist)
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disobedient(violent, wild, corrupt, wicked)
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headstrong(strong, hard, tough, rough)
22
unyielding(appearance, hard, tough, rough)
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adamant(hard, tough, firm, determined)
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contumacious(tough, firm, determined, negative)
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fractious(control, order, difficult, cross)
17
uncontrollable(control, order, mean, hard)
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contrary(difficult, determined, persistent, antagonistic)
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obdurate(tough, firm, difficult, violent)
16
wayward(difficult, negative, hostile, persistent)
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wild(control, order, difficult, unpleasant)
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dogged(appearance, tough, firm, terrible)
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