American Dictionary
Definition reluctant in American English
reluctant
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈlʌktənt/
1
not willing to do something
Example
She was reluctant to leave.
1.1
used for describing a feeling that you have but you wish you did not have
Example
She felt a reluctant admiration for her opponent.
