7
obdurate(adjective, tough, difficult, contrary, obstinate)
7
restive(adjective, negative, hostile, different, restless)
7
unpredictable(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, contrary)
7
unstable(adjective, careless, unreasonable, irregular, unreliable)
7
variable(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, irregular)
7
volatile(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, irregular)
7
wanton(adjective, cruel, extravagant, malicious, caprice)
7
wilful
6
cantankerous(difficult, wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
6
bad(adjective, wicked)
6
balky(adjective, support, attitude, negative, hostile)
6
business-minded
6
freakish(adjective, unusual, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
6
impulsive(adjective, unusual, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
6
inconsistent(adjective, wild, negative, hostile, irregular)
6
inconstant(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, irregular)
6
irregular(adjective, unpredictable, unreliable, motiveless)
6
mulish(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, contrary)
6
pigheaded(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
5
crotchety(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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