Reluctance
Definition
(noun) Unwillingness to do something
Examples
“There is often a reluctance in accepting change, but it just might be the thing that sets us free.”
“Her reluctance was obvious.”
“I felt reluctance when he asked me to speak.”
“Reluctance kept him from calling his sister in Dallas until Sunday night.”
“Maya answered after a long reluctance, then finally said yes.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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