65 entries under awkward topic. ×

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disobliging(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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evasive(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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forced(adjective, difficult, unusual, strange)
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hang tough(expression, tough, difficult, wild)
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hesitating(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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ill-disposed(adjective, mean, nasty, cold)
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incurable(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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insoluble(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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involuntary(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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laggard(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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locked in(expression, tough, difficult, determined)
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malcontent(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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remiss(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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rude(adjective, difficult, harsh, unpleasant)
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shrinking(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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slack(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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slow(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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spiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, cold)
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uncheerful(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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uneager(adjective, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic)
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