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😟reluctant

adjective
/rɪˈlʌktənt/
Reluctance Reluctantly

Meaning

unwilling or hesitant to do something
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example Sentences

She was reluctant to speak in front of the large audience.

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

Example Expressions

reluctant hero

Synonyms

unwilling, hesitant, resistant, disinclined, loath, unenthusiastic
Entry 1
unwilling, hesitant, resistant, disinclined, loath
Entry 2
unwilling, hesitant, disinclined, unenthusiastic

Antonyms

willing, eager, ready, enthusiastic, keen
Entry 1
willing, eager, ready
Entry 2
willing, eager, enthusiastic, keen

Collocations

reluctant to accept, reluctant agreement, reluctant smile, reluctant participant, reluctant to admit, reluctant witness
Entry 1
reluctant to accept, reluctant agreement, reluctant smile, reluctant participant
Entry 2
reluctant to admit, reluctant witness, reluctant agreement

More Example Sentences

We reluctantly began to wait in line.

They are reluctant to take risks again.

He reluctantly began to speak in public.

We reluctantly began to cut our expenses.

She reluctantly begins to wake up earlier.

They reluctantly began to admit the truth.

We are reluctant to change the plan again.

I reluctantly began to accept the decision.

She reluctantly begins to follow the rules.

I reluctantly began to learn the new software.

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