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reluctant

re·luc·tant

reluctant

 
 
pronunciation:
rih luhk tnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: not willing or enthusiastic.
She was reluctant to go into the dark house.
antonyms:
eager, glad, ready, willing
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derivation: reluctantly (adv.)
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