79 entries under obstinate topic. ×

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disobedient(adjective, persistent, insistent, dogged)
43
wild(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
40
ungovernable(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
34
refractory(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
33
unmanageable(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
27
intractable(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
26
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, difficult, resist)
25
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
24
insubordinate(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent)
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wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
17
headstrong(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
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contumacious(adjective, violent, negative, hostile, fervent)
16
mutinous(adjective, persistent, insistent, dogged)
14
defiant(adjective, persistent, insistent, dogged)
13
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, antagonistic)
13
stubborn(adjective, difficult, violent, wild, determined)
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self-willed(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
8
uncooperative(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, persistent)
6
froward(determined, negative, hostile, persistent, impulsive)
5
determined(adjective, persistent, impulsive, stubborn)
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