85 entries under difficult topic. ×

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ornery(adjective, negative, hostile, different)
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willful(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
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immovable(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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indomitable(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
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obdurate(tough, wild, obstinate, stubborn)
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pigheaded(adjective, tough, awkward, impulsive)
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quarrelsome(adjective, irritable, disagreeable, disorderly)
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bullheaded(tough, determined, awkward, impulsive)
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cantankerous(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
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hard-line(awkward, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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resolute(tough, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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tenacious(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
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tough(awkward, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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uncompromising(tough, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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crabby(irritable, restless, turbulent, belligerent)
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cross(irritable, restless, turbulent, belligerent)
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disputatious(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, argumentative)
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dissentious(irritable, contrary, naughty, turbulent)
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excitable(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, argumentative)
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