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rebellious(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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steadfast(adjective, firm, determined, usual)
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ungovernable(adjective, difficult, awkward, impulsive)
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unruly(adjective, difficult, awkward, impulsive)
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cussed(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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incompliant(adjective, firm, difficult, awkward)
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locked in(expression, adjective, determined, usual)
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set in stone(expression, adjective, idiom, mean, hard)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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uncompliant(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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unmanageable(adjective, firm, difficult, awkward)
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unpliable(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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astute(adjective, hard, sharp, practical)
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cantankerous(firm, difficult, awkward, unreasonable)
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difficult(adjective, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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hang tough(expression, sharp, difficult, awkward)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, hard, sharp)
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hard-line(firm, difficult, determined, awkward)
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indomitable(difficult, determined, awkward, fixed)
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insubordinate(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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