3
inimical(unpleasant, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
3
lawless(adjective, control, order, resist, peace)
3
loath(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
3
noncooperative(adjective, unwilling)
3
opposing(adjective, uncontrollable, disobedient)
3
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
3
rebel
3
renitent
3
resistive
3
set(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn, unbending)
3
single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
3
steadfast(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, obstinate)
3
unbending(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, unreasonable)
3
unconsenting(adjective, unwilling)
2
adamantine(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, obstinate)
2
antagonistic
2
anti(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
antipathetic(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
antithetical(negative, hostile, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
audacious(adjective, defiant)
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