5
defiant
4
insubordinate
4
intractable
4
rebellious(adjective, dissatisfied, alienated, estranged, disillusioned)
4
refractory
4
resistant(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, prepared)
4
ungovernable
4
unmanageable
4
unruly
3
contrary
3
contumacious
3
disobedient
3
fractious
3
obstinate
3
obstreperous
3
recalcitrant
3
restive
3
uncontrollable
3
unservile
3
unyielding
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