120 entries under adjective topic. ×

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bashful(modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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chary(modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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diffident(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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forced(difficult, awkward, disinclined, grudging)
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hateful(bad, disgusting, vile, repulsive)
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indocile(difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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irreconcilable(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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laggard(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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nasty(bad, disgusting, vile, antagonistic)
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refractory(difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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reticent(modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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retiring(modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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shrinking(modest, awkward, humble, hesitant)
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timid(uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
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uncooperative(difficult, awkward, forced, unwilling)
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unfavorable(antagonistic, opposing, loath, opposed)
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unhelpful
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unyielding
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against the grain(expression, idiom, hostile, counter)
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begrudging(difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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