39 entries under difficult topic. ×

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unruly(adjective, control, order, tough)
30
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough)
26
wild(adjective, control, order, tough)
25
refractory(adjective, control, order, resist)
24
intractable(adjective, control, order, resist)
20
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, resist)
15
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, tough)
14
wayward(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
11
headstrong(adjective, mean, tough, passionate)
11
indocile(adjective, control, order, resist)
9
contrary(adjective, wild, awkward, obstinate)
8
stubborn(adjective, violent, determined, impulsive)
7
indomitable(adjective, violent, wild, awkward)
7
self-willed(adjective, tough, wild, determined)
6
perverse(adjective, determined, awkward, impulsive)
5
uncooperative(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
4
mulish(tough, determined, awkward, impulsive)
3
immovable(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
3
incompliant(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
3
pigheaded(adjective, tough, awkward, impulsive)
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