338 entries under adjective topic. ×

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