Reluctant synonyms
rĭ-lŭk'tənt
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Part of speech:
Not inclined; having a disinclination; being
Unwilling or reluctant; disinclined:
Hesitating or undecided; vacillating; doubtful
Not willing; hesitant or loath:
willing (related)
hanging back
On guard; watchful:
willing (antonym)
eager (antonym)
unwilling (related)
Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined:
Unwilling or reluctant:
Averse; disinclined:
Unwilling or reluctant; disinclined:
Mildly ill
disposed (antonym)
(Bot.) Turned away from the main stem
Careless in, or negligent about, attending to a task; lax in the performance of duty
Flowing or blowing with little speed:
demurring
Unwilling or with reluctance.
Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid:
Without enthusiasm; unexcited.
On one's guard; wary; suspicious
Easily shocked or offended; prudish
Not subject to control of the volition:
Not determined; undecided:
Offering resistance; resisting
with bad grace
Done, given, or said reluctantly:
eager (antonym)
enthusiastic (antonym)
willing (antonym)
enthusiastic (antonym)
willing (antonym)
ready (antonym)
eager (antonym)
anxious (antonym)
Synonym Study
- Averse suggests a sustained, although not extreme, disinclination not averse to borrowing money
- Loath suggests strong disinclination or a decided unwillingness I am loath to depart
- Hesitant implies a refraining from action, as because of fear, indecision, or doubts don't be hesitant about asking this favor
- Disinclined suggests a lack of desire for something, as because it fails to suit one's taste or because one disapproves of it I feel disinclined to argue
- Reluctant implies an unwillingness to do something, as because of distaste or irresolution I was reluctant to join
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