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220 entries under adjective topic. ×
| single-minded(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate) | |
| steadfast(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate) | |
| unbending(tough, firm, difficult, unreasonable) | |
| unconsenting | |
| antagonistic | |
| audacious | |
| bold | |
| challenging | |
| cross-grained | |
| daring | |
| disloyal | |
| factious(defiant, disobedient) | |
| hidebound(persistent, obstinate, stubborn, unbending) | |
| insolent | |
| involuntary(difficult, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic) | |
| misbehaving | |
| mischievous | |
| noncompliant | |
| radical(uncontrollable, disobedient, extremes) | |
| resolute(tough, difficult, obstinate, stubborn) |
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