27 entries under awkward topic. ×

12
perverse(adjective, mean, tough, firm, difficult)
11
willful(adjective, tough, firm, determined)
10
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, determined)
9
mulish(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
9
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
9
unruly(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
7
ungovernable(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
7
unmanageable(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
6
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, determined)
6
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
5
difficult(adjective, tough, wild, obstinate)
5
undisciplined(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
4
bullheaded(tough, firm, difficult, determined)
4
tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
4
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild)
3
pat(difficult, wild, determined, resolute)
2
incompliant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
2
unpliable(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
1
cantankerous(tough, firm, difficult, wild)
1
hang tough(expression, tough, difficult, wild)
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