reluctant

US /rɪˈlʌktənt/

UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/

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adjective

  • Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
  • Said, done, or given unwillingly or hesitantly.
  • Showing doubt or unwillingness.
  • Opposed in mind to doing something.
  • Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.