8
degenerate(adjective, good, mean, evil, clean)
8
irascible(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
8
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
8
rotten(adjective, good, mean, bad, clean)
8
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, hard, tough, resist)
8
wilful(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
7
abnormal(adjective, mean, sick, obstinate, stubborn)
7
awry(adjective, adverb, bad, false, sick)
7
bullheaded(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
7
cranky(adjective, difficult, gloomy, depressed, irritable)
7
crotchety(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
7
deviant(adjective, mean, different, abnormal, troublesome)
7
grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, gloomy)
7
ill-tempered(adjective, low, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
7
improper(adjective, wicked)
7
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
7
irregular(adjective, deformed)
7
rebellious(adjective, mean, tough, firm, negative)
7
testy(adjective, severe, difficult, cross, gloomy)
7
unbending(adjective, mean, hard, tough, determined)
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