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Reluctance

noun

/rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

unwillingness or hesitation to do something

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

His reluctance to speak made the meeting awkward.

with reluctance

unwillingness, hesitation, resistance, disinclination

Entry 1

unwillingness, hesitation, resistance, disinclination

Entry 2

hesitation, unwillingness, disinclination, resistance

eagerness, willingness, enthusiasm, readiness

Entry 1

eagerness, willingness, enthusiasm, readiness

Entry 2

willingness, eagerness, readiness

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

Entry 1

show reluctance, great reluctance, initial reluctance, overcome reluctance

Entry 2

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

a limitation or restriction

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

the act or process of changing from one form to another

a private romantic meeting between lovers

an inferior or trivial poet

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India