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