6
inflexible(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
6
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
6
restive(determined, fixed, stubborn, obstinacy, capricious)
6
uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
6
unruly(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
6
volitional(adjective, free, deliberate, determined, natural)
6
willing(adjective, free, keen, enthusiastic, deliberate)
5
disobedient(adjective, defiant, mischievous)
5
free(adjective, deliberate, natural, willing, will)
5
heady(adjective, determined, fixed, stubborn, obstinacy)
5
knowing
5
naughty(adjective, bad, misbehaved)
5
optional(adjective, free, deliberate, natural, unreasonable)
5
purposive(adjective, deliberate, determined, careful, thoughtful)
5
spontaneous(adjective, free, deliberate, natural, willing)
5
tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, resist)
5
uncompelled(adjective, free, deliberate, natural, willing)
5
unrelenting(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
4
adamantine(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
4
balky(tough, firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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