How do you use Reluctant in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like unwilling, plus the exact meaning.
Reluctant in a sentence
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Reluctant meaning
- Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.
- Contrary; defiant; refractory.
- Tending to match as little text as possible.
Synonyms of Reluctant
Example sentences (20)
Cullen was reluctant to take the part because of his own voice problems but changed his mind after seeing the design.
He noted that “traditionally in North Carolina, Democrats have been reluctant and wary of jumping on that issue.
In sectors or organisations where part-time working is uncommon, workers may be reluctant to request part-time working.
Manager Erik ten Hag was coy on the issue on Wednesday night, reluctant to give any information until Shaw was assessed.
Ro's reputation preceded her, making Capt. Picard and Cmdr. Riker both reluctant to let her join the 's ranks.
Dewey Short was a devoutly religious man and when first asked to consider running for Congress was reluctant.
If banks become more reluctant to lend, that could slow the economy and reduce the need for the Fed to lift its key rate.
Hugh Grant also admitted he was reluctant to join the Dungeons & Dragons movie, not wanting to make the same mistake twice.
However, Eaton suggests that post-secondary institutions are often reluctant to talk about the reality of contract cheating.
Quizzed on Livramento on Friday, Howe was reluctant to say too much about the young right-back until the deal was finalised.
Studio Ghibli's best non-human characters, Calcifer is reluctant to bow his head down to anyone but Howl.
Lawmakers, they said, tend to be reluctant to change an electoral system that resulted in their success.
Howe has been reluctant to tinker with his settled side in recent weeks following a lengthy unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Although landlords have the right to carry out a mass eviction in the face of collective action, they may be reluctant to do so.
Donors who were reluctant to go after an incumbent mayor will be likelier to get off the sidelines in the runoff, Broy predicted.
Eventually, the only option was to file for bankruptcy - something Bankman-Fried was reluctant to do.
Reports suggest he is ‘reluctant to relocate’ after he became a father for the first time last month.
A move to Merseyside is deemed appealing but the ex-Ajax star is reluctant to leave Bayern and is keen to succeed in the Bundesliga.
Some social care users are reluctant to challenge decisions because they are afraid of losing their existing care, an inquiry found.
Although initially reluctant, she eventually allowed Justin to go with Braun to Atlanta, Georgia.
Common combinations with reluctant
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- reluctant to 165×
- are reluctant 27×
- was reluctant 25×
- is reluctant 17×
- be reluctant 16×
- been reluctant 13×
- were reluctant 12×
- more reluctant 10×
- initially reluctant 6×
- being reluctant 4×
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