6
uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, tough, difficult)
6
ungovernable(adjective, difficult, determined, awkward, impulsive)
5
aberrant
5
adverse(adjective, cross, unpleasant, negative, hostile)
5
balky(adjective, support, tough, firm, attitude)
5
choleric(adjective, difficult, gloomy, depressed, irritable)
5
contradictory(adjective, mean, determined, negative, hostile)
5
contrarious(adjective, support, attitude, contrary)
5
crabbed(adjective, low, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
5
criminal(adjective, wicked)
5
crooked(adjective, deformed)
5
cussed(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, irritable)
5
debased(adjective, evil, vicious, wicked)
5
evil(adjective, nasty, low, violent, wild)
5
fretful(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, nervous)
5
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
5
grumpy(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
5
hardheaded(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
5
immovable(adjective, mean, hard, wild, determined)
5
iniquitous(adjective, wicked)
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