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RELUCTANT definition: 1. not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it: 2. not willing to do something and. Learn more.
RELUCTANT definition: 1. not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it: 2. not willing to do something and. Learn more.
The meaning of RELUCTANT is feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness; also : having or assuming a specified role unwillingly. How to use reluctant in a sentence.
Definition of reluctant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Define reluctant. reluctant synonyms, reluctant pronunciation, reluctant translation, English dictionary definition of reluctant. disinclined; unwilling to act: Shes reluctant to report him to the police.
Adjective reluctant (comparative more reluctant, superlative most reluctant) Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something. Synonyms: disinclined, loath, grudging She was.
Reluctant, loath, averse describe disinclination toward something. Reluctant implies some sort of mental struggle, as between disinclination and sense of duty: reluctant to expel students.
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If you are reluctant to do something, you are unwilling to do it and hesitate before doing it, or do it slowly and without enthusiasm. Mr Spero was reluctant to ask for help. The police are very reluctant to get.
RELUCTANT definition: unwilling; disinclined. See examples of reluctant used in a sentence.
