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Definition reluctant in British English

reluctant adjective

adjective
/rɪˈlʌktənt/
1

not willing to do something

Example

She was reluctant to leave.

Synonyms and related words
unwilling reluctant unhelpful
1.1

used for describing someone who is doing something but does not really want to

Example

a reluctant convert/witness/guest

Synonyms and related words
unwilling reluctant unhelpful
1.2

used for describing a feeling that you have but you wish you did not have

Example

She felt a reluctant admiration for her opponent.

Synonyms and related words
acutely affective basic
Definition reluctant in British English