reluctant

//rɪˈlʌktənt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Adjective

reluctantCanonical form
more reluctantComparative
most reluctantSuperlative
1

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined to do something.

She was reluctant to accept the job offer.

2

Showing or characterized by unwillingness or hesitation.

She gave a reluctant nod when asked to help.