English · Emotions & Feelings
reluctance
rɪˈlʌktəns
[rɪˈlʌktəns]
unwillingness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of not wanting to do something.
Example
He agreed with obvious reluctance.
He agreed with obvious reluctance.
Etymology
From Latin 'reluctantia' meaning 'resistance'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names hesitation or unwillingness.