39 entries under adverse topic. ×

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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
18
unruly(adjective, violent, wild, negative, unstable)
16
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, tough, firm)
14
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
14
obstinate(adjective, negative, hostile, inflexible)
10
wayward(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary)
7
nonconformist(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
6
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, negative)
6
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
5
dissident(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
4
restive(violent, negative, hostile, different)
3
conflicting(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
3
dissentient(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
2
diametric(negative, hostile, different, conflicting)
2
froward(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
2
hostile(adjective, negative, different, aggressive)
2
nonconforming(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
2
opposed(negative, hostile, different, discordant)
2
recusant(violent, negative, hostile, different)
1
antagonistic opposite(expression, negative, hostile, different)
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