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picky(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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plaintive(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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possessive
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put-out(adjective, unhappy, bothered, discontented, dissatisfied)
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recalcitrant(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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reflexive(adjective, dissatisfied, forced, unwilling, obligatory)
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refractory(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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reluctant(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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remiss(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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resistant(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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ruing
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scrimy
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shrinking(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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slack(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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slow(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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sniveling(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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spiteful(adjective, suspicious, resentful, jealous, covetous)
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stingy
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sulky(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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sullen(adjective, upset, severe, nasty, unhappy)
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