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(adj)
Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
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Not inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant.
(British) Alternative form of loath. [Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.]
Not willing; reluctant
Not eager.
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
Unwilling or with reluctance.
Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose; spoken for.
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
Indecisive or lacking in resolution.
Lacking in courage or confidence.
Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.
(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical.
Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
Uncommitted, not having reached a decision.
Alternative form of halfhearted. [Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.]
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
Not cooperative.
Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
Commonwealth standard spelling of skeptical.
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
Having an inclination to secrecy.
Using or exercising caution; careful; tentative
Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
Lying face-down.
(n)
A sudden percussive noise.
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.
Prepared for immediate action or use.
(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).
Uncertain; subject to future change.
Having an allergy.
(v)
(transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.
Without enthusiasm; unexcited.
Acting in opposition; opposing.
Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
Mildly ill.
Reluctant; tending or serving to demur.
Not ready.
Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest
Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance.
Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
Driven; forced.
Unwillingness to do something.
(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
Under an obligation to do something.
(N)
(also known as the Refused) a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå and formed in 1991.
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
Not able; lacking a certain ability.
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.
hesitation
(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).
In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
(now rare) Reluctance, disinclination.
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
The property of being unwilling.
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
(transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand.
Having been given hope or encouragement.
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
(transitive) To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
The act of refusing.
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
A preference; the choice of something preferred.
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
Afraid; suffering from fear.
That wants or desires.
(adv)
For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
Subjected to intimidation.
Annoyed; irritated.
not convinced or lacking conviction
urged or forced to action through moral pressure