47 entries under persistent topic. ×

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disobedient(adjective, contrary, obstinate, insistent)
16
intractable(adjective, difficult, negative, hostile)
14
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
13
insubordinate(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary)
10
froward(noun, adjective, support, attitude, negative)
9
contumacious(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary)
9
defiant(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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mutinous(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
6
cantankerous(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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cussed(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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determined(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
4
tenacious(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward)
4
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
4
unregenerate(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
4
wrongheaded(negative, hostile, obstinate, adverse)
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adamant(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
firm(adjective, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
3
severe(adjective, wicked, obstinate, insistent)
2
hard-line(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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indomitable(difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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