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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
contrary

opposite to something

antagonistic; opposite

disobedient

not obedient

defiant, mischievous

fractious

(of a person) irritable; bad-tempered

grouchy, cross

headstrong

difficult to control; refusing advice

stubborn

naughty

(of children, behaviour etc) bad; wrong (but usually not seriously)

bad, misbehaved

restive

(of a person, audience etc) unwilling or unable to be still and patient

impatient, nervous

temperamental

caused by temperament; quickly changing one's mood

angry most of the time; moody

wayward

not easily controlled or guided

contrary, unmanageable

willful

(of a person) determined to have one's own way; intentional

stubborn, obstinate

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