Weary of or opposed to an activity or situation because of a feeling of reluctance: to be reluctant to accept an invitation.
Reluct is also the past tense and past participle of the verb "reluct".
"Reluct" Examples
Usage Examples of the word "reluct"
| Example | Tone | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | I'm reluctant to share my personal contact information on public websites. | Neutral | Showing hesitation or unwillingness. | | She was reluctant to try new foods at dinner. | Empathetic | Expressing a lack of eagerness. | | I'm reluctant to lend my phone to my siblings without a password reset. | Protective | Expressing a cautious attitude. | | He was reluctant to admit he was wrong, even after the accident. | Observational | Noticing someone's unwillingness. | | John is reluctant to visit his doctor's office for routine check-ups. | Analytical | Studying someone's behavior. |