41 entries under negative topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, resistance)
29
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
27
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
25
unruly(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
23
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, resist)
20
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, hostile)
19
rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, hostile)
18
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
13
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, violent)
11
perverse(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
7
restive(adjective, violent, nervous, hostile)
6
recusant(violent, hostile, different, adverse)
5
balky(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
5
nonconformist(adjective, hostile, different, adverse)
5
opposed(adjective, hostile, adverse, discordant)
4
conflicting(adjective, hostile, different, adverse)
4
froward(adjective, hostile, persistent, obstinate)
3
adverse(adjective, unpleasant, hostile, different)
3
hostile(adjective, different, adverse, conflicting)
3
inimical(unpleasant, hostile, different, adverse)
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