40 entries under grudging topic. ×

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unwilling(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
24
loath(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
23
reluctant(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
19
indisposed(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
18
opposed(adjective, bad, slow, disgusting, shy)
17
disinclined(adjective, dislike, modest, humble, shy)
11
shy(adjective, quiet, slow, doubtful, hesitant)
10
contrary(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
7
backward(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
7
resistant(adjective, slow, awkward, shy, forced)
7
slow(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
5
afraid(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
5
recalcitrant(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
4
against(adjective, preposition, bad, disgusting, vile)
4
involuntary(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
4
uneager(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
3
unenthusiastic(adjective, difficult, awkward, antagonistic, forced)
2
forced(adjective, difficult, awkward, disinclined)
2
indocile(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
2
laggard(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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