reluctantly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

Definition

In a way that shows unwillingness or disinclination.

Examples

• She reluctantly handed over the keys to her car.

• The child reluctantly ate the vegetables.

• He reluctantly admitted that he was wrong.

How to Use reluctantly

reluctantly agree (collocation)

To agree to something without really wanting to. — "He reluctantly agreed to join the committee."

reluctantly admit (collocation)

To confess to something without really wanting to. — "She reluctantly admitted her guilt."

reluctantly give (collocation)

To hand over or provide something without really wanting to. — "He reluctantly gave up his seat on the bus."

Synonyms of reluctantly

Words with a similar meaning to reluctantly:

• unwillingly
• hesitantly
• grudgingly
• begrudgingly

Antonyms of reluctantly

Words with the opposite meaning to reluctantly:

• willingly
• eagerly
• readily

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