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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, resistance)
29
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough)
25
unruly(adjective, control, order, resist)
24
intractable(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
22
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough)
19
contrary(adjective, tough, wild, determined)
19
ungovernable(adjective, control, order, resist)
18
wayward(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
12
uncooperative(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
11
perverse(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
11
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, resist)
10
indomitable(adjective, violent, wild, awkward)
9
self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
9
wild(adjective, control, order, tough)
7
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
7
obdurate(adjective, tough, firm, violent)
7
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, awkward)
6
immovable(adjective, tough, determined, fixed)
6
indocile(adjective, control, order, tough)
5
averse(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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