23 entries under unwilling topic. ×

18
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, attitude, informal)
13
obstinate(adjective, cross, negative, hostile, inflexible)
9
contrary(adjective, support, attitude, cross, different)
8
averse(adjective, uncooperative)
8
uncooperative(adjective, contrary)
7
loath(adjective, uncooperative)
7
reluctant(adjective, uncooperative)
6
disinclined(adjective, contrary)
6
hesitant(adjective, contrary, uncooperative)
4
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, negative, unreasonable)
3
indisposed(adjective, uncooperative)
3
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, cross, restless)
2
defiant
2
opposed(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
2
resisting
2
unwilling
1
irreconcilable
1
non-consenting
1
noncooperative
1
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