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reluctant

C1 adjective

Definition

Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

Simple: Not wanting to do something.

Translations

Arabic

متردد

French

réticent

Portuguese

relutante

Spanish

reacio

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Examples

  • "He was reluctant to leave.
  • "She gave a reluctant smile.

Common expressions

  • reluctant to

  • somewhat reluctant

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