Contrary
Contrary adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.
Usage example: a contrary child who wouldn't behave
Willful is a synonym for contrary in disobedient topic. In some cases you can use "Willful" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Willful
Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: a particularly willful horse that took weeks to break to saddle
Contrary is a synonym for willful in disobedient topic. You can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Willful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstinate and contrary
- obstinate and willful
- stubborn and contrary
- stubborn and willful
- difficult and contrary
- difficult and willful
- perverse and contrary
- perverse and willful
- refractory and contrary
- refractory and willful
- uncooperative and contrary
- uncooperative and willful
- balky and contrary
- balky and willful
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