5
opposing(adjective, antagonistic, unwilling, opposed)
5
protesting(adjective, slow, shy, contentious, averse)
5
set(adjective, hard, firm, solid, determined)
5
unbending(adjective, hard, firm, determined, resolute)
5
uncompromising(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, unshakeable)
4
conflicting(adjective, contentious, defiant)
4
dissenting(adjective, contentious, defiant)
4
dissident(adjective, contentious)
4
hostile
4
impenetrable(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, prepared)
4
indisposed(adjective, slow, awkward, shy, forced)
4
intractable(adjective, secure, difficult, awkward, restless)
4
oppositional(adjective, contentious)
4
tenacious(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, sturdy)
4
unbreakable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, solid)
4
unsubmissive(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, prepared)
4
unwavering(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, obstinate)
4
watertight(unaffected, unyielding, unbending, impervious, unreceptive)
3
antipathetic(adjective, slow, shy, averse, unwilling)
3
counteractive
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