Daily English word
reluctant
English definition
not willing to do something
Common phrases / collocations
- reluctant to agree
- feel reluctant
- a reluctant smile
Example sentences
- 1.
He was reluctant to enter the cold water.
- 2.
Maya felt reluctant to ask for help.
- 3.
They were reluctant to change their plan.
Visual learning
See the meaning

stops and waits→does not want to