Words Like RELUCTANT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RELUCTANT.

4 Alternative Words Similar to reluctant

1 Loath Adjective      Synonym Words Like Loath
2 Loth Adjective      Synonym Words Like Loth
3 Disinclined Adjective      Similar Words Like Disinclined
4 Unwilling Adjective      Similar Words Like Unwilling

4 examples of reluctant

1 reluctant obedience
2 loath to admit a mistake
3 fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him
4 reluctant to help

10 definitions of reluctant

1 Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth.
2 Proceeding from an unwilling mind; granted with reluctance.
3 unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
4 not eager
5 disinclined to become involved
6 Unwilling; disinclined: reluctant to help.
7 Exhibiting or marked by unwillingness: a reluctant smile.
8 Offering resistance; opposing.
9 Strivingagainst some opposing force; struggling or resisting.
10 Struggling against some requirement, demand, or duty; unwilling; acting with repugnance; loath; as, he was very reluctant to go.
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