Words Of Hesitation

verb to show unwillingness or hesitation

adjective feeling or showing doubt or unwillingness

• The employee was reluctant to sign the new contract without consulting their lawyer.
• I'm kind of reluctant to go to that party, but I'll probably end up going anyway.
• She's so reluctant to try new things, she's totally stuck in her ways.
• The old house stood reluctant to change, its walls holding onto memories of the past.

adverb in a hesitant or unwilling way

• She reluctantly agreed to attend the meeting despite her busy schedule.
• He reluctantly admitted that he was wrong after much persuasion.
• I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed this morning.
• The old man reluctantly let go of his past and embraced the present.