10
factious(adjective, contrary, naughty, unruly, defiant)
10
subversive(adjective, provocative, riotous, disobedient, inflammatory)
10
wayward(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary, adverse)
9
disaffected(adjective, hostile, contrary, conflicting, naughty)
9
disorderly(adjective, violent, wild, capricious, unruly)
8
fractious(adjective, disobedient, unmanageable)
8
riotous(adjective, wild, chaotic, disobedient, unmanageable)
7
business-minded
7
malcontent
7
nonconformist(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
7
radical(adjective, disobedient, unmanageable, extremes)
6
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, negative)
6
disloyal(adjective, stubborn, treacherous, dissatisfied, unruly)
6
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
6
pugnacious(adjective, disobedient, unmanageable)
6
uncontrollable(adjective, violent, wild, impulsive, stubborn)
6
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, inflexible, stubborn)
5
alienated(adjective, hostile, disturbed, inflexible, obstinate)
5
dissident(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
5
ill-affected
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