46 entries under difficult topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, obstinate, characteristic, quality, stubbornness)
31
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, difficulty)
28
obstinate(adjective, control, order, strong, hard)
28
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, hard, tough)
27
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
25
unruly(adjective, control, order, resist)
24
ungovernable(adjective, control, order, resist)
22
headstrong(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
22
unyielding(adjective, appearance, hard, tough, rough)
17
fractious(adjective, control, order, cross)
16
contrary(adjective, determined, persistent, antagonistic)
16
obdurate(adjective, tough, firm, violent)
16
wayward(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent)
15
wild(adjective, control, order, unpleasant)
14
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
14
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, resist)
13
uncompromising(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
12
immovable(adjective, hard, firm, determined)
12
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, indifferent)
12
unbending(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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