111 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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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)
26
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
25
unruly(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
23
disobedient(adjective, violent, wild, corrupt, wicked)
22
headstrong(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
22
unyielding(adjective, appearance, hard, tough, rough)
18
adamant(adjective, hard, tough, firm, determined)
17
uncontrollable(adjective, control, order, mean, hard)
16
contrary(adjective, difficult, determined, persistent, antagonistic)
16
obdurate(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, violent)
14
dogged(adjective, appearance, tough, firm, terrible)
14
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
13
rigid(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
13
uncompromising(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
12
difficult(adjective, tough, obstinate, problematic)
12
immovable(adjective, hard, firm, difficult, determined)
12
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, indifferent)
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