reluctant

adjective · rih-LUHK-tuhnt

CEFR C1

not willing to do something

अनिच्छुक

Usage

reluctant toa reluctant smilea reluctant hero

Examples

Arjun was reluctant to lend his new bike.

She gave a reluctant smile.

Common mistake

He was reluctant for speaking in class.

He was reluctant to speak in class.

We say reluctant to do something.

Remember: Reluctant = feet dragging.

Useful for

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