reluctant
C1 adjective/rɪˈlʌktənt/
Definition
Unwilling and hesitant to do something.
Simple: Not wanting to do something.
Translations
French
réticent
Arabic
متردد
Spanish
reacio
Portuguese
relutante
Examples
- "He was reluctant to leave."
- "She gave a reluctant smile."
Collocations
-
reluctant to
-
somewhat reluctant
Word family
reluctance
reluctantly
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