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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