reluctant

• Beschreibt das Gefühl, etwas nicht tun zu wollen oder unentschlossen zu sein; oft auch widerwillig oder nur zögernd.

Describes a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

1. Unwilling or hesitantB1formal

   Feeling or showing hesitation or unwillingness to do something.

   Widerwillig

   • She was reluctant to leave her hometown.
   • He gave a reluctant agreement to the proposal.
   • The child was reluctant to go to the dentist.

   Synonymeaversedisinclinedgrudgingloathresistantunwilling

   Antonymeeagerenthusiasticinclinedkeenreadywilling

2. Resistant to changeB2formal

   Showing resistance or opposition to a new idea or situation.

   Widerwillig

   • The company was reluctant to adopt new technology.
   • Many employees were reluctant to accept the new policy.
   • He was reluctant to change his daily routine.

   Synonymeaversedisinclinedloathopposedresistantunwilling

   Antonymeadaptableamenablecompliantflexibleopenreceptiveresponsivewilling