2
ornery(tough, firm, cross, negative, hostile)
2
pettish(adjective, irritable, restless, unruly, peevish)
2
rebel
2
renitent
2
rogue
2
rude(adjective, tough, grim, problematic, trying)
2
spiteful
2
stalwart
2
stern(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
strong-minded(adjective, determined, fixed, impulsive, stubborn)
2
trying(tough, difficulty, grim, problematic, troublesome)
2
unadaptable
2
unfavorable(cross, unpleasant, adverse, unfortunate, annoying)
2
unfriendly
2
unrestrained
2
unshakable(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
2
unshakeable
2
up in arms(expression, idiom, resistance)
2
vengeful
2
well-knit
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