8
sturdy
8
sulky(adjective, mean, irritable, sullen, crabby)
8
sullen(adjective, upset, mean, irritable, sullen)
8
uncontrollable(adjective, control, order, resist, wild)
8
uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh)
8
unflagging(adjective, tenacious)
8
unregenerate
8
unswayable(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
7
adamantine(adjective, cruel, determined, resolute, pitiless)
7
balky(adjective, cross, negative, hostile, different)
7
bloody-minded
7
cussed(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, ugly)
7
deaf(adjective, stubborn, unwilling)
7
decided(adjective, firm, intense, deliberate, determined)
7
froward(adjective, determined, negative, hostile, impulsive)
7
grim(adjective, severe, determined, resolute, sullen)
7
hardened(adjective, determined, resolute, stubborn, uncompromising)
7
restive(adjective, determined, negative, nervous, hostile)
7
rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, resolute, rigid)
6
doctrinaire(adjective, opinionated, dogmatic)
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