Reluctantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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reluctantly
[ rɪˈlʌktəntli ]
in a hesitant or unwilling way
If you do something reluctantly, you do it without wanting to and with a lack of enthusiasm.
Synonyms
grudgingly, hesitantly, unwillingly
Examples of usage
- She reluctantly agreed to help him with his project.
- He reluctantly admitted his mistake.
- I reluctantly went to the party even though I didn't feel like socializing.
with hesitation or reservation
Reluctantly can also mean in a way that shows doubt or uncertainty.
Synonyms
doubtfully, skeptically, uncertainly
Examples of usage
- She agreed reluctantly, unsure of the consequences.
- He took the job reluctantly, fearing it might not be the right fit for him.
Translations
Translations of the word "reluctantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relutantemente
🇮🇳 अनिच्छा से
🇩🇪 widerwillig
🇮🇩 dengan enggan
🇺🇦 неохоче
🇵🇱 niechętnie
🇯🇵 しぶしぶ
🇫🇷 à contrecœur
🇪🇸 a regañadientes
🇹🇷 isteksizce
🇰🇷 마지못해
🇸🇦 على مضض
🇨🇿 neochotně
🇸🇰 neochotne
🇨🇳 不情愿地
🇸🇮 neradovoljno
🇮🇸 treglega
🇰🇿 құлықсыз
🇬🇪 არასასურველად
🇦🇿 istəksizcə
🇲🇽 a regañadientes
Word origin
The word 'reluctantly' originated from the Middle English word 'reluctaunt', which derived from the Latin word 'reluctant-', meaning to struggle against. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of unwillingness or hesitation. The adverb 'reluctantly' has been in use for centuries, reflecting the common experience of having to do something against one's will or desire.