89 entries under adjective topic. ×

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hesitating(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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indisposed(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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indocile(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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inimical(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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involuntary(difficult, awkward, dissatisfied, forced)
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irreconcilable(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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laggard(awkward, slack, forced, averse)
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loath(difficult, awkward, unfriendly, contradictory)
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malcontent(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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objecting(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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obstructive(hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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opposite(hostile, antagonistic, contrary, opposing)
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oppositional(hostile, antagonistic, contrary, adverse)
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protesting(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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recalcitrant(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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refractory(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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reluctant(difficult, awkward, slack, forced)
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remiss(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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repelling(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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resistant(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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