Reluctance: meaning, definitions and examples

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reluctance

 

[ rษชหˆlสŒktษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

Synonyms

hesitation, resistance, unwillingness

Examples of usage

  • He accepted the invitation with reluctance.
  • She showed reluctance to join the team.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A literary device where a character resists or refuses to do something.

Synonyms

hesitation, refusal, resistance

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist's reluctance to confront the antagonist added tension to the plot.
  • The reluctance of the heroine to accept help from others highlighted her independence.

Translations

Translations of the word "reluctance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relutรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฟเคšเฅเค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Widerwillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keengganan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฑะฐะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niechฤ™ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆœฌๆ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉticence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reluctancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isteksizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ดํ‚ค์ง€ ์•Š์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุงู†ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neochota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neochota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆƒ…ๆ„ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevoljnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tregรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹า›ัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istษ™ksizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renuencia

Etymology

The word 'reluctance' originated from the Latin word 'reluctantia', meaning 'aversion' or 'unwillingness'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe the feeling of hesitancy or unwillingness. The concept of reluctance has been explored in various literary works, showcasing human emotions and conflicts. It continues to be a common term used to express a lack of eagerness or enthusiasm towards a particular action or decision.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,009 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.