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View definitions for reluctance

reluctance

noun as in disinclination

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Example Sentences

Mr Haflidason offers me a taste and, after initial reluctance, I try some and find its flavour neutral with a texture like tofu.

From BBC

For cattle, symptoms of the disease include blisters and sores on their feet, mouth and tongue, as well as lameness, fever and reluctance to feed.

From BBC

While enthusiastically embraced by Pyongyang, the deal was met with reluctance from US officials when Carter suggested it in a phone call.

From BBC

Governor Lee’s administration, which already signaled its reluctance to renew the program last year, allowed the state’s participation to lapse by quietly missing the Jan. 1 renewal deadline.

From Salon

"I think there's a reluctance to admit that Bradford can succeed. A desire for Bradford to fail."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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