50 entries under reluctant topic. ×

16
hesitant(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
8
doubtful(adjective, weak, slow, uncertain, shy)
4
demurring(verb, adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic)
4
unwilling(adjective, slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
3
shrinking(verb, adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
3
backward(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
balking(verb, slow, shy, averse, unwilling)
2
disinclined(adjective, shy, doubtful, hesitant, diffident)
2
dubious(adjective, slow, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
2
loath(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
sticking(slow, shy, averse, unwilling)
1
afraid(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
against(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
against the grain(expression, adjective, idiom, forced, averse)
1
averse(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
begrudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
compelled(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
contrary(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
disobliging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
evasive(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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