58 entries under adjective topic. ×

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hesitating(verb, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic)
4
reluctant(awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
4
unwilling(mood, unenthusiastic, averse, disinclined)
3
opposing(verb, disagreeing)
3
squeamish(wary, unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
2
averse(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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backward(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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cautious(wary, unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
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dissenting(verb, disagreeing)
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shrinking(noun, dislike, challenge, disagreement)
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afraid(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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against(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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against the grain(expression, idiom, forced, averse)
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balking
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begrudging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
compelled(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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contrary(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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disinclined(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
disobliging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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evasive(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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