84 entries under unwilling topic. ×
| stubborn(adjective, averse) | |
| uneager(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy) | |
| chary(adjective, delicate, modest, humble, careful) | |
| resistant(adjective, slow, awkward, shy, forced) | |
| slack(adjective, quiet, easy, heavy, deliberate) | |
| recalcitrant(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse) | |
| backward(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| squeamish(adjective, delicate, careful, unenthusiastic) | |
| uncertain(adjective, doubtful, hesitant, cautious, unenthusiastic) | |
| uncooperative(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| unyielding | |
| antipathetic(adjective, slow, shy, hostile, hesitant) | |
| disheartened(adjective, unenthusiastic, disinclined) | |
| hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant) | |
| irreconcilable(adjective, hostile, conflicting) | |
| remiss(adjective, quiet, easy, heavy, deliberate) | |
| resisting | |
| unhelpful | |
| calculating(adjective, delicate, careful, suspicious, wary) | |
| compulsory(adjective, forced, obligatory) |
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