27
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, temperament)
17
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
15
intractable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
14
refractory(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
13
obstinate(adjective, determined, resolute, impulsive, stubborn)
12
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, determined, obstinate)
12
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, difficult)
11
willful(adjective, tough, firm, determined, awkward)
10
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, determined, awkward)
10
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
10
wilful(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
9
froward(adjective, deliberate, determined, impulsive, stubborn)
9
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
9
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
9
unruly(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
9
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
7
adamant(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
7
balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
7
business-minded
7
disobedient
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