6
unintentional(adjective, obligatory, compulsory)
5
impulsive(adjective, irresolute, obligatory, compulsory)
5
indifferent(adjective, indifferent, unresponsive, unenthusiastic, oblivious)
5
laggard(adjective, mood, lazy, slack, unenthusiastic)
5
uncaring(adjective, indifferent, disinclined)
5
uncooperative(adjective, mood, averse, disinclined, grudging)
5
uneager(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
5
unenthusiastic(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, mood)
4
afraid(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
4
against(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, unfriendly)
4
antagonistic(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, hostile)
4
chary(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
4
demurring(verb, adjective, mood, unenthusiastic, averse)
4
evasive(adjective, mood, avoidance, averse, disinclined)
4
fearful(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
4
hesitating(verb, adjective, slow, uncertain, shy)
4
indocile(adjective, mood, averse, disinclined, grudging)
4
malcontent(adjective, mood, averse, disinclined, grudging)
4
noncompliant
4
nonvoluntary
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