2
confrontational(adjective, contentious, oppositional)
2
contending(verb, contending)
2
contradicting(verb, opposing)
2
contrasting(verb, different, opposite, contending)
2
declaring
2
defending(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
2
defiant(adjective, oppositional)
2
defying(verb, opposing)
2
demurring
2
deploring(verb, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
2
disinclined(averse, unwilling, reluctant)
2
dissentient(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
2
dissident(adjective, contentious)
2
facing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
2
grumbling(verb, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
2
lamenting(verb, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
2
moaning(verb, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
2
reluctant(slow, shy, averse, unwilling)
2
remonstrating
2
ridiculing
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