reluctant (Meaning)
reluctant (s)
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
disinclined to become involved
not eager
reluctant (a.)
Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth.
Proceeding from an unwilling mind; granted with reluctance; as, reluctant obedience.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reluctant
reluctant Sentence Examples
- The child was reluctant to share his toys with his friend.
- The employee was reluctant to take on the additional responsibilities.
- The witness was reluctant to provide testimony that could implicate the suspect.
- The patient was reluctant to undergo the surgery due to its potentially severe side effects.
- The government was reluctant to intervene in the conflict, fearing further escalation.
- The teenager was reluctant to confide in her parents about her problems.
- The driver was reluctant to stop for the police officer, fearing a confrontation.
- The creditor was reluctant to extend the loan to the high-risk borrower.
- The politician was reluctant to take a stance on the controversial issue, fearing backlash from his constituents.
- The company was reluctant to invest in the new technology, citing its high cost and uncertain return.
FAQs About the word reluctant
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom, disinclined to become involved, not eagerStriving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; lot
hesitant, disinclined, loathe, loth, reticent, dubious,loath, unwilling, unsure, skeptical
ready, inclined, eager, keen, glad, willing, happy, willing, eager, happy
The child was reluctant to share his toys with his friend.
The employee was reluctant to take on the additional responsibilities.
The witness was reluctant to provide testimony that could implicate the suspect.
The patient was reluctant to undergo the surgery due to its potentially severe side effects.
