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53 entries under awkward topic. ×

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hard-line(difficult, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
2
indisposed(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
2
involuntary(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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afraid(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
against(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
1
backward(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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begrudging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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compelled(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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disobliging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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evasive(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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grudging(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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hang tough(expression, tough, difficult, wild)
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hesitating(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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incurable(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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insoluble(tough, difficult, wild, obstinate)
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laggard(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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loath(adjective, difficult, forced, averse)
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locked in(expression, tough, difficult, determined)
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malcontent(adjective, difficult, hostile, conflicting)
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