65 entries under awkward topic. ×

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disinclined(adjective, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic)
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disputatious(noun, adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, difficult, wild)
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undisciplined(adjective, tough, difficult, unpleasant, wild)
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unhelpful(adjective, difficult, negative, unfriendly)
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willful(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
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abnormal(adjective, unusual, strange, odd)
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bullheaded(tough, difficult, determined, impulsive)
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hard-line(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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ill-natured(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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indisposed(adjective, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic)
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indocile(adjective, tough, difficult, wild)
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indomitable(difficult, wild, persistent, obstinate)
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pat(difficult, wild, determined, resolute)
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warlike(adjective, mean, nasty, cold)
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afraid(adjective, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic)
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backward(adjective, difficult, reverse, opposite)
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begrudging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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compelled(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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