85 entries under difficult topic. ×

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wild(adjective, control, order, tough)
40
ungovernable(adjective, control, order, tough)
34
refractory(adjective, control, order, resist)
33
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough)
27
intractable(adjective, control, order, resist)
26
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, resist)
25
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, tough)
23
wayward(adjective, tough, wild, foolish)
17
headstrong(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
14
perverse(adjective, determined, negative, awkward)
14
turbulent(adjective, violent, wild, foolish)
13
contrary(adjective, wild, awkward, antagonistic)
13
stubborn(adjective, violent, wild, determined)
11
violent(adjective, wild, cruel, foolish)
10
self-willed(adjective, tough, wild, determined)
9
indocile(adjective, control, order, tough)
9
tempestuous(adjective, irritable, chaotic, turbulent)
8
uncooperative(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
8
unyielding(adjective, tough, unpleasant, determined)
5
mulish(tough, determined, awkward, impulsive)
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