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afraid(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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against(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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against the grain(expression, adjective, idiom, forced, averse)
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asleep
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balking
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balky
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begrudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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behindhand(slow, late, remiss, tardy, delayed)
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belated(slow, late, delayed, overdue)
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blah(adjective, dull, heavy, stupid, idle)
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bone-lazy
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bystander
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cadging
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clock-watcher
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clock watcher
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compelled(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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content
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contrary(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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dawdle
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