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4
indisposed(adjective, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
4
willful(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, stupid)
3
cantankerous(tough, firm, difficult, wild)
3
forced(adjective, difficult, averse, disinclined)
3
loath(adjective, difficult, unenthusiastic, forced)
3
pertinacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
2
bullheaded(tough, firm, difficult, unreasonable)
2
hard-line(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
involuntary(adjective, difficult, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
afraid(adjective, difficult, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
against(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
backward(adjective, difficult, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
begrudging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
compelled(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
demurring(adjective, difficult, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
disobliging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
evasive(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
grudging(adjective, difficult, wary, unenthusiastic)
1
hang tough(expression, tough, difficult, wild)
1
hesitating(adjective, difficult, unenthusiastic, forced)
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