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to the contrary(expression, idiom)
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topsy-turvy
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tout au contraire(expression, idiom)
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unaccommodating(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncheerful(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncongenial
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uncooperative(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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uneager(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unenthusiastic(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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uninclined(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uninviting
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unlikable
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unlovable
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unobliging(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unpleasant
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unready(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unwilling(adjective, unfriendly, mood, lazy, slack)
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unwishful(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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up against(expression, adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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up in arms(expression, idiom)
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