69 entries under difficult topic. ×

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obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, difficulty)
24
wayward(adjective, support, mean, tough)
21
intractable(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
20
contrary(adjective, support, mean, tough, severe)
18
pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
16
cantankerous(adjective, mean, tough, severe, firm)
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cross(noun, adjective, mean, severe)
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self-willed(adjective, mean, tough, firm)
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unruly(adjective, determined, negative, awkward)
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willful(adjective, mean, tough, resist)
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mulish(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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petulant(adjective, mean, severe, cross)
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peevish(adjective, severe, cross, irritable)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
10
unmanageable(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
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irritable(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, unpleasant, disagreeable)
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irascible(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
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cranky(adjective, gloomy, depressed, irritable)
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crotchety(adjective, tough, harsh, irritable)
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