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unruly(adjective, tough, wild, foolish)
21
contrary(adjective, support, tough, attitude)
20
perverse(adjective, support, mean, tough)
16
intractable(adjective, negative, hostile, persistent)
15
refractory(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
15
stubborn(adjective, tough, negative, hostile)
14
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
14
obstinate(adjective, tough, negative, hostile)
12
ungovernable(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
12
wild(adjective, open, light, tough, evil)
11
unmanageable(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
10
undisciplined(adjective, tough, wild, foolish)
10
willful(adjective, tough, violent, wild)
7
self-willed(adjective, tough, wild, foolish)
7
obdurate(adjective, tough, contrary, obstinate)
6
cantankerous(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
6
mulish(adjective, tough, awkward, contrary)
6
pigheaded(adjective, tough, awkward, obstinate)
4
tenacious(adjective, wild, awkward, persistent)
4
uncooperative(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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