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eccentric(irritable, grumpy, cantankerous, caprice)
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eristic(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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evasive(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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forced(adjective, unusual, strange, awkward)
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formidable
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grinding
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hang tough(expression, tough, wild, awkward)
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hesitating(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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huffy(mean, nervous, worried, critical)
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ill-humored(crabby, cranky)
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incurable(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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insoluble(tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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involuntary(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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knotty
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laborious
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laggard(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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locked in(expression, tough, determined, awkward)
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malcontent(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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odd(mixed, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
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onerous
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