4
disorderly(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
4
dogged(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
4
froward(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
4
incompliant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
4
indisposed(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
4
inexorable(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
4
intransigent(adjective, tough, firm, obstinate, stubborn)
4
reactionary
4
rigid(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
4
strong
4
uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, violent)
4
unsubmissive(adjective, disobedience)
4
willful(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, stupid)
3
adverse(adjective, unpleasant, negative, hostile, different)
3
cantankerous(tough, firm, difficult, wild, awkward)
3
dissenting(adjective, defiant)
3
forced(adjective, difficult, awkward, averse, disinclined)
3
hard(adjective, determined, fixed, obstinate, stubborn)
3
hesitant(adjective, unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
3
hostile(adjective, negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
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