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balky(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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incompliant(adjective, firm, difficult, awkward)
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rebellious(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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astute(adjective, hard, sharp, practical)
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awkward(difficult, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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cantankerous(mean, firm, difficult, awkward)
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cussed(mean, firm, cross, unreasonable)
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hang tough(expression, sharp, difficult, awkward)
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hard-line(firm, difficult, determined, awkward)
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incurable(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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indocile(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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insoluble(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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insubordinate(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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locked in(expression, adjective, wild, determined)
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ornery(mean, firm, cross, unreasonable)
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strong(adjective, firm, cold, determined)
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tough-nut(adjective, hard, difficult, wild)
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undisciplined(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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ungovernable(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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unmanageable(firm, difficult, awkward, unreasonable)
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