98 entries under stubborn topic. ×

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firm(noun, adjective, hard, strain, rough)
43
hard(adjective, tough, strain, rough, firm)
36
unyielding(adjective, hard, tough, strain, rough)
32
intractable(adjective, control, order, tough, difficulty)
29
unruly(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
29
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
26
obstinate(adjective, control, order, difficulty, resist)
25
disobedient(adjective, persistent, resistance, obstinate)
24
resistant(adjective, strain, firm, solid, firmness)
24
ungovernable(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
23
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, hard, tough)
22
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, determined, negative)
20
unalterable(adjective, hard, strain, rough, harsh)
19
contrary(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, wild)
17
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
15
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
14
self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
13
uncontrollable(adjective, control, order, hard, rough)
12
inflexible(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
11
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
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