Reluctant

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

unwilling or hesitant to do something

Example Sentences

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

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

Example Expressions

reluctant hero

Synonyms

unwilling, hesitant, disinclined, unenthusiastic, resistant, loath

Entry 1

unwilling, hesitant, disinclined, unenthusiastic

Entry 2

unwilling, hesitant, resistant, disinclined, loath

Antonyms

willing, eager, enthusiastic, keen, ready

Entry 1

willing, eager, enthusiastic, keen

Entry 2

willing, eager, ready

Collocations

reluctant to admit, reluctant witness, reluctant agreement, reluctant to accept, reluctant smile, reluctant participant

Entry 1

reluctant to admit, reluctant witness, reluctant agreement

Entry 2

reluctant to accept, reluctant agreement, reluctant smile, reluctant participant