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reluctant

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

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adjective

Widerwillig, abgeneigt

Opposing; offering resistance (to).

Examples :

"The student was reluctant to participate in the class discussion, offering resistance to speaking up. "

Der Schüler war widerwillig, sich an der Klassendiskussion zu beteiligen und wehrte sich dagegen, sich zu äußern.

attitude character mind emotion

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adjective

Zögerlich, widerwillig

Not wanting to take some action; unwilling.

Examples :

"She was reluctant to lend him the money"

Sie war zögerlich, ihm das Geld zu leihen.

attitude emotion character

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adjective

Widerwillig, abgeneigt

Tending to match as little text as possible.

Examples :

"The student was reluctant to answer the teacher's question, choosing to write as few words as possible. "

Der Schüler war widerwillig, die Frage des Lehrers zu beantworten, und entschied sich, so wenig Worte wie möglich zu schreiben.

attitude character tendency mind emotion