Patient Compliance

verb to make someone unwilling or reluctant to do something

• The committee was disinclined to approve the proposal without further evidence.
• I'm disinclined to go to that party, it doesn't sound like fun.
• I'm totally disinclined to deal with that drama right now.
• Her past experiences have disinclined her from trusting easily.

noun a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

• The company offered a financial incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
• They gave us a bonus as an incentive to work harder.
• I need some sort of motivation, like an incentive, to get this project done.
• The promise of a promotion was the driving incentive behind his hard work.

noun the quality or state of being obstinate; stubbornness

adjective obstinate

• Her obstinacy in sticking to her principles is commendable.
• His obstinacy in refusing to listen to reason is really frustrating.
• Don't be so obstinate about it, just give it a try.
• The tree's obstinacy in standing tall despite the storm symbolizes resilience.