61 entries under hostile topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, obstinate, characteristic, quality, stubbornness)
25
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, difficulty, difficult)
24
wayward(adjective, support, mean, tough, difficult)
20
contrary(adjective, support, mean, tough, severe)
19
contumacious(adjective, mean, tough, firm, determined)
13
unruly(adjective, difficult, determined, negative, awkward)
9
froward(adjective, support, attitude, determined, negative)
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insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
7
rebellious(adjective, mean, tough, firm, negative)
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restive(adjective, determined, negative, nervous)
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adverse(adjective, cross, unpleasant, negative)
5
balky(adjective, support, tough, firm, attitude)
5
contradictory(adjective, mean, determined, negative)
5
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
5
ornery(adjective, support, mean, tough, firm)
5
wrongheaded(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
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antagonistic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
4
mean(adjective, hard, tough, unpleasant, violent)
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negative(different, adverse, harmful, discordant)
4
unfriendly(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant, dirty)
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