89 entries under adjective topic. ×

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restrictive(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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rival(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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shrinking(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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slack(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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slow(awkward, slack, forced, averse)
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unaccommodating(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncheerful(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncooperative(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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uneager(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unenthusiastic(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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uninclined(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unobliging(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unready(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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unwilling(unfriendly, mood, lazy, slack)
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unwishful(awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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up against(expression, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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warring(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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wayward(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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adversarial(hostile, contrary, opposing)
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adverse(hostile, contrary, opposing)
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