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contrary(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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refractory(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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stubborn(adjective, change, mean, position, attitude)
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intractable(adjective, persistent, inflexible, obstinate)
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unhelpful(adjective, rude, awkward, contrary)
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unruly(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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disobliging(adjective, awkward, contrary, forced)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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ungovernable(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
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unmanageable(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
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tenacious(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
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cantankerous(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
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opposed(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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reluctant(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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self-willed(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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unobliging(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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wayward(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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