65 entries under difficult topic. ×

1
disobliging(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
evasive(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
grudging(adjective, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
hang tough(expression, tough, wild, awkward)
1
hesitating(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
incurable(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
1
insoluble(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
1
laggard(adjective, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
locked in(expression, tough, wild, awkward)
1
malcontent(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
pat(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
1
remiss(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
shrinking(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
slack(adjective, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
slow(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
tough(firm, awkward, unreasonable, grim)
1
unaccommodating(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
uncheerful(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
uneager(adjective, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
unenthusiastic(adjective, awkward, wary, forced)
11 years ago|12k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2015). recalcitrant thesaurus. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/recalcitrant/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2015. "recalcitrant thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/recalcitrant/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2015, recalcitrant thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/recalcitrant/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "recalcitrant thesaurus" 10 April 2015. Web. 24 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/recalcitrant/thesaurus/synonyms>