52 entries under persistent topic. ×

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intractable(adjective, control, order, hard, tough)
27
unruly(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
25
refractory(adjective, control, order, hard, tough)
21
disobedient(adjective, wild, obstinate, insistent)
14
defiant(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
13
rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, violent, wild)
12
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
12
mutinous(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
11
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, obstinate)
10
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, obstinate)
10
indomitable(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
7
self-willed(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
5
uncooperative(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
4
determined(adjective, tough, firm, obstinate)
4
firm(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
3
bloody-minded(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
confirmed(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
3
unconquerable(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
cantankerous(tough, firm, difficult, wild)
2
cussed(tough, firm, obstinate, stubborn)
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