reluctant

adjectiveformal/ʁɨluˈtɐ̃tɨ/medium

re·lu·tan·te

Definition

Showing resistance, hesitation, or unwillingness to do something.

The director was reluctant to approve the new budget.

She was reluctant to share her secrets.

syn

ant

Common collocations

show reluctancebe reluctant toaccept reluctantly

Do latim 'reluctans, -antis', particípio presente de 'reluctari' (resistir, opor-se).