Associations to the word «Reluctant»

RELUCTANT, adjective. (now rare) Opposing; offering resistance (to).

RELUCTANT, adjective. Not wanting to take some action; unwilling.

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".