CEFR B2

reluctant

adjective

Meaning

Unwilling or hesitant to do something.

Examples

She was reluctant to admit she had made a mistake.
He was reluctant to take on the new responsibilities.

Synonyms: hesitant, unwilling, disinclined, loath

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reluctant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Definition

Unwilling or hesitant to do something.

Examples

She was reluctant to admit she had made a mistake.
He was reluctant to take on the new responsibilities.
Many people are reluctant to change their long-held beliefs.

How to Use reluctant

reluctant to (prepositional phrase): Feeling unwilling or hesitant to do the action that follows. — "The company was reluctant to invest more money."
reluctant about (prepositional phrase): Feeling unwilling or hesitant regarding a situation or topic. — "He is reluctant about making any major decisions right now."

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