|
|
re·luc·tant
 reluctant
- pronunciation:
- rih
luhk
t
 nt
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
unenthusiastic or unwilling; disinclined.
He was always reluctant to play an instrument when he was young, but now he wishes he had.She was reluctant to sign the documents without consulting a lawyer.- synonyms:
- disinclined, indisposed, unwilling
- antonyms:
- eager, glad, ready, willing
- similar words:
- averse, loath
|
| definition 2: |
displaying resistance or opposition.
Reluctant members of the committee began a protest.- synonyms:
- averse, loath, opposed, resistant, unwilling
- similar words:
- antagonistic, antipathetic
|
| related words: |
afraid, ashamed, hesitant, reticent, slow |
| derivation: |
reluctantly (adv.) |
|
|