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awkward(adjective, change, position, attitude, determination)
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strong-willed(adjective, determined, resolute, change, position)
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perverse(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, mean)
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uncooperative(adjective, change, mean, position, attitude)
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bull-headed(adjective, obstinate, characteristic, quality, refusal)
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contrary(adjective, obstinate, change, position, attitude)
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stiff-necked(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, determined)
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iron-willed(adjective, resolute, change, position, attitude)
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hardheaded(adjective, characteristic, quality, strong, hard)
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opinionated(adjective, characteristic, quality, firm, determined)
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bolshie(adjective, inflexible, obstinate, willful)
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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty)
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wilful(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, refusal)
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laborious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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impossible(adjective, hard, difficulty, difficult, complex)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
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tight(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, rigid)
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severe(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
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cruel(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
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grim(adjective, characteristic, appearance, quality, strong)
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