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disinclined(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
20
averse(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
19
reluctant(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
18
loath(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
16
indisposed(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
14
involuntary(adjective, affected, mood, unenthusiastic, strained)
14
shy(adjective, quiet, slow, uncertain, doubtful)
13
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
12
opposed(adjective, slow, shy, hostile, unfriendly)
9
forced(adjective, affected, mood, strained, artificial)
9
recalcitrant(adjective, mood, unenthusiastic, averse, disinclined)
8
backward(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
8
loth(adjective, unwillingness)
8
resistant(adjective, slow, shy, mood, averse)
7
contrary(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, hostile)
7
defiant(adjective, opposed)
7
grudging(adjective, affected, mood, unenthusiastic, strained)
7
slow(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
6
refractory(adjective, mood, obstinate, averse, disinclined)
6
stubborn
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