reluctant
US /rɪˈlʌktənt/
・UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/
B1
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.
Examples
Children are sometimes understandably reluctant to wear glasses that are ugly or uncomfortable.
Students may feel reluctant to ask questions.