reluctance

noun
UK: /rɪˈlʌktəns/
US: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

  1. Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

    1. Her reluctance was clear.
    2. Despite his reluctance, he agreed to help, showing hidden kindness.

  2. The state of being hesitant or struggling against something.

    1. There is reluctance to change.
    2. The project faced reluctance from the team due to its complexity.

Synonyms

hesitation disinclination aversion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reluctance" in English means: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something., The state of being hesitant or struggling against something..

The phonetic transcription of "reluctance" is /rɪˈlʌktəns/ in British English and /rɪˈlʌktəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reluctance": hesitation, disinclination, aversion.

Example usage of "reluctance": "Her reluctance was clear.". More examples on the page.