15
fractious(adjective, control, order, cross, resist)
15
rambunctious(adjective, harsh, energetic, wild, active)
15
rowdy(adjective, energetic, violent, wild, foolish)
14
defiant(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
14
perverse(adjective, difficult, determined, negative, awkward)
14
turbulent(adjective, difficult, violent, wild, foolish)
13
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, antagonistic)
13
stubborn(adjective, difficult, violent, wild, determined)
13
uncontrolled(adjective, relaxed, wild, loose, foolish)
12
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
12
unrestrained(adjective, energetic, violent, wild, cruel)
11
incorrigible(adjective, mean, violent, wild, fervent)
11
violent(adjective, difficult, wild, cruel, foolish)
10
self-willed(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
10
tumultuous(adjective, confused, chaotic)
9
bad(adjective, violent, wicked, radical, reckless)
9
indocile(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
9
naughty(adjective, bad, misbehaved)
9
restive(adjective, negative, anxious, nervous, hostile)
9
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