46 entries under tough topic. ×

13
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
13
recalcitrant(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
11
refractory(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
11
stubborn(adjective, change, mean, position, attitude)
9
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
8
perverse(adjective, mean, hard, difficult)
6
headstrong(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
5
unyielding(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
4
pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, difficult)
4
self-willed(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
4
wayward(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
3
mulish(adjective, mean, hard, difficult)
3
obdurate(adjective, difficult, inflexible, obstinate)
3
pertinacious(adjective, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
2
adamant(adjective, mean, hard, persistent)
2
difficult(adjective, wild, awkward, stubborn)
2
indocile(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
2
mean(adjective, hard, harsh, cross)
2
undisciplined(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
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