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reluctant
adjectiveformalcommon/ʁɨluˈtɐ̃tɨ/re·lu·tan·te
Definition
1Showing resistance, hesitation, or unwillingness to do something.
Usage examples
“The director was reluctant to approve the new budget.”
“She was reluctant to share her secrets.”
Common combinations
show reluctancebe reluctant toaccept reluctantly