54 entries under awkward topic. ×

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wayward(adjective, support, mean, tough, difficult)
20
contrary(adjective, support, mean, tough, severe)
18
pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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refractory(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
13
self-willed(adjective, mean, tough, firm, difficult)
13
unruly(adjective, difficult, determined, negative)
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willful(adjective, mean, tough, difficult, resist)
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mulish(adjective, mean, hard, tough, difficult)
10
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, negative)
10
unmanageable(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
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pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
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bullheaded(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
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crusty(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh)
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difficult(adjective, support, tough, attitude, harsh)
6
uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, tough, difficult)
6
ungovernable(adjective, difficult, determined, impulsive)
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fretful(adjective, tough, harsh, nervous)
5
spiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant, violent)
4
averse(adjective, difficult, antagonistic, opposing)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, low, sad)
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