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laggard(adjective, awkward, slack, forced)
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loath(adjective, difficult, awkward, unfriendly, contradictory)
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malcontent(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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objecting(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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obstructive(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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opposite(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, contrary, opposing)
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protesting(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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recalcitrant(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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refractory(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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reluctant(adjective, difficult, awkward, slack, forced)
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remiss(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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resistant(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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restrictive(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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rival(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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shrinking(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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slack(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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slow(adjective, awkward, slack, forced)
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unaccommodating(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncheerful(adjective, awkward, unfriendly, dissatisfied, contradictory)
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uncooperative(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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