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Headstrong

Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn.

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Disobedient 84% connected

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Disobedient 84% connected

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Froward 92% connected

Not willing to yield or compIy with what is required or is reasonable; perverse; disobedient; peevish; as, a froward child.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Self-willed 92% connected

Governed by one's own will; not yielding to the wishes of others; obstinate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wilful 92% connected

Alt. of Wilfulness

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Willful 92% connected

Of set purpose; self-determined; voluntary; as, willful murder.

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