They were reluctant to participate in the project.
reluctant to
Frequency:
50
%
The company was reluctant to commit to a long-term partnership.
reluctant to
Frequency:
40
%
She was reluctant to change her mind.
Idiomatic Expressions for reluct
Phrase: reluctant hero
Meaning: a person who is hesitant or unwilling to act heroically but does so out of necessity
Usage: He was a reluctant hero, saving the child from the burning building despite his fear.