49 entries under reluctant topic. ×

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laggard(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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refractory(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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shrinking(adjective, modest, awkward, humble, hesitant)
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uncooperative(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, unwilling)
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unsympathetic(slow, shy, aloof, hateful, impatient)
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against the grain(expression, adjective, idiom, hostile, counter)
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begrudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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compelled(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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disobliging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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doubtful(slow, uncertain, shy, hesitant, cautious)
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evasive(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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grudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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malcontent(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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remiss(adjective, difficult, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
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slack(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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unaccommodating(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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uncheerful(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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uninclined(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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