Definition of Reluctance
unwillingness to do something
Examples of Reluctance in a sentence
While Ben agreed to take out the trash, his reluctance to do so was obvious by how long he delayed actually doing it. 🔊
I wouldn’t say that the man was a willing volunteer, since his reluctance to go on stage was written all over his face. 🔊
My dog’s reluctance to go up and down stairs makes it difficult to move him around the house sometimes. 🔊
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