30 entries under unwilling topic. ×

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rebellious(adjective, contrary, aggressive, naughty, belligerent)
18
recalcitrant(adjective, resist, persistent, obstinate, insistent)
13
stubborn(adjective, obstinate, naughty, willful)
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resistant(adjective, antagonistic, unruly, opposed)
12
challenging(adjective, opposed, disobedient, rebellious)
12
obstinate(adjective, disobedient, disregardful)
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contrary(adjective, persistent, obstinate, dogged)
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unyielding(adjective, resistant, opposed, undefeated)
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resisting(adjective, obstinate, resistant, unruly)
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uncooperative(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
5
unwilling(adjective, opposed)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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averse
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opposed
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balky
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disinclined
2
hesitant
2
loath
2
opposing(adjective, resistant, opposed, counteractive)
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reluctant
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