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English adjective: reluctant

1. reluctant unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom


SamplesA reluctant smile.
Loath to admit a mistake.


Synonymsloath, loth


Similarunwilling


Antonymswilling

2. reluctant disinclined to become involved


SamplesThey were usually reluctant to socialize.
Reluctant to help.


Similardisinclined


Antonymsinclined

3. reluctant not eager


SamplesForeigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways.
Fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him.


Similaruneager


Antonymseager









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