96 entries under stubborn topic. ×

29
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
27
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
24
intractable(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
22
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
19
contrary(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
18
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
13
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, violent, negative)
12
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
11
perverse(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, negative)
11
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
11
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, determined, fixed)
10
resistant(adjective, awkward, resistance, forced)
9
self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
9
wild(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
8
adamant(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
7
inflexible(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, fixed)
7
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
7
obdurate(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, violent)
7
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, awkward)
7
untoward(adjective, adverb, control, order, tough)
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