CEFR B2

reluctance

noun

Meaning

Unwillingness or hesitation to do something, often due to doubt, fear, or disinclination.

Examples

There was a noticeable reluctance among the team members to volunteer for the extra work.
Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually agreed to give the presentation.

Synonyms: hesitation, unwillingness, aversion, disinclination

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reluctance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

Definition

Unwillingness or hesitation to do something, often due to doubt, fear, or disinclination.

Examples

There was a noticeable reluctance among the team members to volunteer for the extra work.
Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually agreed to give the presentation.
His reluctance to speak up meant that his concerns were not addressed.

How to Use reluctance

reluctance to do something (prepositional phrase): Unwillingness to perform an action. — "His reluctance to compromise made negotiations difficult."
with reluctance (prepositional phrase): Doing something unwillingly. — "She accepted the award with reluctance, feeling she didn't deserve it."

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