63 entries under difficult topic. ×

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resolute(adjective, tough, firm, obstinate)
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uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, violent)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, firm, wild)
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bullheaded(adjective, tough, firm, determined)
4
indomitable(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
4
reluctant(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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forced(adjective, awkward, averse, disinclined)
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averse(adjective, awkward, forced, disinclined)
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awkward(tough, difficulty, unpleasant, wild)
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disinclined(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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hard-line(awkward, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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indisposed(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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involuntary(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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afraid(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
against(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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backward(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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begrudging(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
compelled(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
1
demurring(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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disobliging(adjective, awkward, forced, averse)
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