Associations to the word «Reluctant»
Noun
- Farewell
- Informant
- Buffy
- Whig
- Sell
- Cedric
- Hero
- Compromise
- Interrupt
- Unionist
- Recruit
- Heroism
- Approval
- Witness
- Marge
- Elayne
- Misgiving
- Henson
- Bystander
- Confederate
- Hostility
- Twitch
- Dislike
- Fascination
- Audition
- Serviceman
- Spacer
- Agreement
- Dragon
- Detective
- Risk
- Protagonist
- Retaliation
- Shaman
- Resume
- Wanting
- Trifle
- Boyfriend
- Truce
- Candidacy
- Employer
- Misunderstanding
- Statehood
- Nobles
- Groom
- Assign
- Pick
- Vampire
- Prosecutor
- Grimace
- Mutiny
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
RELUCTANT, adjective. (now rare) Opposing; offering resistance (to).
RELUCTANT, adjective. Not wanting to take some action; unwilling.
Dictionary definition
RELUCTANT, adjective. Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake".
RELUCTANT, adjective. Disinclined to become involved; "they were usually reluctant to socialize"; "reluctant to help".
RELUCTANT, adjective. Not eager; "foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways"; "fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him".
Wise words
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