29
stubborn(adjective, obstinate, characteristic, quality, stubbornness)
25
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, difficulty, difficult)
24
wayward(adjective, support, mean, tough, difficult)
21
intractable(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
20
contrary(adjective, support, mean, tough, severe)
19
headstrong(adjective, mean, tough, firm, resist)
19
contumacious(adjective, mean, tough, firm, determined)
18
pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
17
obdurate(adjective, mean, tough, firm, harsh)
17
refractory(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
16
cantankerous(adjective, mean, tough, severe, firm)
16
depraved(adjective, good, mean, evil, clean)
16
disobedient(adjective, mean, contrary, naughty, troublesome)
15
corrupt(adjective, good, mean, evil, clean)
14
fractious(adjective, mean, cross, contrary, naughty)
13
cross(noun, adjective, mean, severe, difficult)
13
perverted(adjective, evil, nasty, cruel, sick)
13
self-willed(adjective, mean, tough, firm, difficult)
13
unruly(adjective, difficult, determined, negative, awkward)
13
unyielding(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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