62 entries under tough topic. ×

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ungovernable(adjective, control, order, difficult)
27
intractable(adjective, control, order, hard)
27
unruly(adjective, control, order, difficult)
25
refractory(adjective, control, order, hard)
23
wild(adjective, control, order, difficult)
21
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, difficult)
19
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, difficulty)
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undisciplined(adjective, control, order, difficult)
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difficult(adjective, terrible, wild, awkward)
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rebellious(adjective, firm, violent, wild)
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obstinate(adjective, control, order, difficulty)
12
wayward(adjective, difficult, violent, wild)
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insubordinate(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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contumacious(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
10
perverse(adjective, mean, difficulty, firm)
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headstrong(adjective, firm, obstinate, stubborn)
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indocile(adjective, control, order, difficult)
7
self-willed(adjective, firm, difficult, wild)
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untoward(adjective, control, order, firm)
4
determined(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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