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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

grim

serious and severe; determined

hopeless, horrible in manner, appearance

headstrong

difficult to control; refusing advice

stubborn

implacable

that cannot be calmed or satisfied

merciless, cruel

incorrigible

(of a person, bad behaviour) that cannot be corrected

bad, hopeless

inflexible

that cannot be bent; refusing to change or be influenced

stubborn

insubordinate

disobedient

rebellious

mule

an animal that is the young of a horse and a donkey; a slipper without a heel

stubborn

naughty

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

bad, misbehaved

obstinate

not easily agreeing to an argument or being persuaded; stubborn

stubborn, determined

perverse

(of a person) deliberately continuing to do wrong; (of behaviour) unreasonable

mean, ornery; troublesome

rebellious

taking part in a rebellion; not easily controlled

disobedient, unmanageable

recalcitrant

refusing to obey (especially after being punished)

disobedient, uncontrollable

stubborn

(of a person) having a strong, determined will; difficult to deal

obstinate, unyielding

troublesome

causing worry, unhappiness, difficulty

bothersome, worrisome

uncontrollable

unable to be controlled

wild; carried away

unruly

not easily controlled; naughty

disobedient

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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