Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌkt/
verb to show unwillingness or hesitation
A1 I am reluctant to try new foods.
A2 She was reluctant to speak in front of the class.
B1 The company was reluctant to invest in new technology.
B2 He was reluctant to accept the job offer without more information.
C1 The government is reluctant to implement new policies without thorough research.
C2 Despite his reluctance, he knew he had to make a decision.
adjective feeling or showing doubt or unwillingness
A1 I am reluctant to try new foods.
A2 She was reluctant to ask for help.
B1 The team was reluctant to change their strategy.
B2 He was initially reluctant to accept the promotion.
C1 The company was reluctant to invest in new technology.
C2 Despite his reluctance, he agreed to participate in the project.
formal The employee was reluctant to sign the new contract without consulting their lawyer.
informal I'm kind of reluctant to go to that party, but I'll probably end up going anyway.
slang She's so reluctant to try new things, she's totally stuck in her ways.
figurative The old house stood reluctant to change, its walls holding onto memories of the past.
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