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uncooperative(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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undisciplined(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
2
ungovernable(difficult, determined, awkward, impulsive)
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untoward(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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astute(adjective, hard, sharp, sensible)
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awkward(adjective, difficult, obstinate, stubborn)
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cantankerous(firm, difficult, awkward, unreasonable)
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cussed(adjective, firm, passionate, unstable)
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difficult(adjective, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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firm(determined, fixed, resolute, inflexible)
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hang tough(expression, sharp, difficult, awkward)
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incurable(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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indocile(adjective, difficult, awkward, obstinate)
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insoluble(difficult, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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locked in(expression, adjective, wild, determined)
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mule(firm, determined, unreasonable, grim)
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rational(hard, sharp, deliberate, practical)
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resolute(strong, hard, sharp, difficult)
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shrewd(adjective, hard, sharp, sensible)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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