14
self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
13
uncontrollable(adjective, control, order, hard, rough)
12
mutinous(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
12
inflexible(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
11
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
11
obstreperous(adjective, control, order, tough, resist)
10
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
10
obdurate(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
10
tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
9
adamant(adjective, tough, firm, determined, unreasonable)
9
determined(adjective, tough, firm, persistent, impulsive)
9
difficult(adjective, tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
9
incorrigible(adjective, obstinate, disobedience)
9
wilful
8
disorderly(adjective, control, order, resist, peace)
8
froward(adjective, determined, negative, hostile, persistent)
8
naughty(adjective, bad, misbehaved)
8
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
8
restive(adjective, violent, negative, nervous, hostile)
8
willful(adjective, tough, firm, fast, awkward)
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