reluctant

reluctant is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
• SAMPA: /r\I"lVkt@nt/
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Adjective

Positive reluctant

Comparative more reluctant

Superlative most reluctant

1. If you are reluctant to do something, you do not want to do it.

   My son was reluctant to go to school today because he has a test.

   She gave him a reluctant smile.

Synonyms

• hesitant
• unwilling

Antonyms

• eager
• enthusiastic