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reluctantly

/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

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adverb

/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'неохотно или с колебанием'. Описывает действие, выполняемое с сомнением, сопротивлением или без энтузиазма.

An adverb meaning 'in an unwilling or hesitant manner.' It describes an action performed with doubt, resistance, or a lack of enthusiasm.

  1. UnwillinglyB1formal

    In a way that shows hesitation or lack of enthusiasm; doing something despite not wanting to.

    ruНеохотно

    • She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
    • He reluctantly handed over his phone to the teacher.
    • They reluctantly accepted the new terms of the contract.

    Synonymsgrudginglyhalf-heartedlyhesitantlyloathlyreservedlyunenthusiasticallyunwillingly

    Antonymseagerlyenthusiasticallygladlyreadilywillingly

Forms
  • more reluctantly comparative form
  • most reluctantly superlative form
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