Reluctant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

We were reluctant to get involved.

He might agree but seems reluctant to admit it.

I was very reluctant to agree to their conditions, but I didn't really have much choice

They dragged the reluctant animal into the cage.

She gave a reluctant smile.

He was reluctant to talk about it.

Reluctantly, he agreed.

Some people are reluctant to reveal their ages.

The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further.

We were reluctant to leave the relative safety of our hotel.

She has been reluctant to exercise her authority.

He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

The country is reluctant to confront its violent past.

94% of the butterflies are females, and they jostle for the attention of the few males, who seem reluctant suitors.

The woman seemed desirous, yet reluctant, to speak, and answered, in low, mysterious tone.