Words Of Reluctance

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective feeling or showing reluctance or unwillingness

adverb in a reluctant or unwilling manner

  • She gave a grudging nod of approval after much deliberation.
  • He offered a grudging apology for his mistake.
  • I could tell by her grudging tone that she wasn't happy about it.
  • The sun made a grudging appearance from behind the clouds.

adjective reluctant or unwilling

adverb in a reluctant or unwilling manner

  • She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake.
  • I'm loath to go to that party, it's always so boring.
  • I'm totally loath to do my homework tonight.
  • His heart was loath to let go of the memories they shared.