😕reluctance

Meaning

unwillingness or hesitation to do something

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example Sentences

His reluctance to speak made the meeting awkward.

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

Example Expressions

with reluctance

Synonyms

hesitation, unwillingness, disinclination, resistance

Entry 1

hesitation, unwillingness, disinclination, resistance

Entry 2

unwillingness, hesitation, resistance, disinclination

Antonyms

willingness, eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm

Entry 1

willingness, eagerness, readiness

Entry 2

eagerness, willingness, enthusiasm, readiness

Collocations

show reluctance, express reluctance, reluctance to act, with reluctance, great reluctance, initial reluctance, overcome reluctance

Entry 1

show reluctance, express reluctance, reluctance to act, with reluctance

Entry 2

show reluctance, great reluctance, initial reluctance, overcome reluctance

More Example Sentences

My child has recently been showing reluctance to go to school, and I want to understand why.