reluctance
US /rɪˈlʌktəns/
・UK /rɪ'lʌktəns/
B2
n. (u.)Uncountable NounUnwillingness to do something
His reluctance to get married showed his fear of commitment
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Before You Get Back With Your Ex — Watch THIS
- Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.
Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.
- At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference.
At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference.
Geography of Papua New Guinea: The Most Interesting Country in the World?
- And as is a common characteristic in many rural areas across the world, there is a stronger distrust of the government in some areas, which may lead to reluctance to participate in government-led initiatives like a census, potentially leading to underreporting or difficulties in data collection.
And as is a common characteristic in many rural areas across the world, there is a stronger distrust of the government in some areas, which may lead to reluctance to participate in government-led initiatives like a census, potentially leading to underreporting or difficulties in data collection.
- And as is a common characteristic in many rural areas across the world, there is a stronger distrust of the government in some areas, which may lead to reluctance to participate in government-led initiatives like a census, potentially leading to underreporting or difficulties in data collection.
And as is a common characteristic in many rural areas across the world, there is a stronger distrust of the government in some areas, which may lead to reluctance to participate in government-led initiatives like a census, potentially leading to underreporting or difficulties in data collection.
The European Union Explained*
- Britannia's reluctance to get fully involved with the EU brings us to the next topic: money.
Britannia's reluctance to get fully involved with the EU brings us to the next topic: money.
- Britannia's reluctance to get fully involved with the EU brings us to the next topic: money.
Britannia's reluctance to get fully involved with the EU brings us to the next topic: money.
Part 1 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Audiobook by Mark Twain (Chs 01-10)
- I'm afeared." "I'll give you all of it." Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face, but
I'm afeared." "I'll give you all of it." Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face, but
- "I'll give you ALL of it!" Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in
"I'll give you ALL of it!" Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in
Ellen Meets Las Vegas Survivors Jesus Campos and Stephen Schuck
- And I understand your reluctance, because you just want this to be over.
And I understand your reluctance, because you just want this to be over.
- And I understand your reluctance,
And I understand your reluctance,
Growing Up Feeling Never Good Enough
- If parents are overly critical, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy and reluctance to try new things.
If parents are overly critical, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy and reluctance to try new things.
- If parents are overly critical, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy and reluctance to try new things.
If parents are overly critical, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy and reluctance to try new things.
Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files | REUTERS
- That's after months of wrangling and rebellion by some of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters over his administration's reluctance to make public all files tied to the convicted sex offender.
That's after months of wrangling and rebellion by some of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters over his administration's reluctance to make public all files tied to the convicted sex offender.
- That's after months of wrangling and rebellion by some of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters over his administration's reluctance to make public all files tied to the convicted sex offender.
That's after months of wrangling and rebellion by some of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters over his administration's reluctance to make public all files tied to the convicted sex offender.
Bloodborne Story ► Djura, Retired Hunter
- In fact, we see a certain reluctance in the notes left behind.
In fact, we see a certain reluctance in the notes left behind.
- we see a certain reluctance in the notes left behind.
we see a certain reluctance in the notes left behind.
Why people in China are pretending to get married - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- And then we can see their reluctance in data as well.
And then we can see their reluctance in data as well.
- And then we can see their reluctance in data as well.
And then we can see their reluctance in data as well.
Is Over The Garden Wall About Having Faith? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- And Wirt is our knight of resignation, what with his spoiler hand general reluctance, mopey poetry,
And Wirt is our knight of resignation, what with his spoiler hand general reluctance, mopey poetry,
- What, with his-- spoiler hand-- general reluctance,
What, with his-- spoiler hand-- general reluctance,