50 entries under stubborn topic. ×

27
unruly(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
21
contrary(adjective, support, tough, difficult, attitude)
20
perverse(adjective, support, mean, tough, difficult)
15
refractory(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
14
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
14
obstinate(adjective, tough, difficult, negative, hostile)
12
ungovernable(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
12
headstrong(adjective, negative, hostile, contrary)
12
wild(adjective, open, light, tough, evil)
11
unmanageable(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
10
undisciplined(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
10
willful(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
7
self-willed(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, foolish)
7
obdurate(adjective, tough, difficult, contrary, obstinate)
6
cantankerous(difficult, wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
6
mulish(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, contrary)
6
pigheaded(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
5
delinquent(adjective, contrary, obstinate, willful)
4
difficult(adjective, support, tough, attitude, wild)
4
inflexible(adjective, obstinate, willful)
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