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reluctantly

/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/

Meanings
adverb
In a reluctant or hesitant manner.

Examples :

"He reluctantly agreed to help his sister move, knowing it would take a long time. "
attitude character mind emotion

Related Words

Illustration knowing

knowing verb

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

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reluctant adjective

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

Opposing; offering resistance (to).

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

Illustration time

time noun

/tɑem/ /taɪm/

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

Illustration help

help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration move

move noun

/muːv/

The act of moving; a movement.

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

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hesitant adjective

/ˈhɛzɪtənt/

Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

"I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper."

Illustration agreed

agreed verb

/ə.ɡɹi.ːd/

To harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.

"all parties agree in the expediency of the law."

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take noun

/teɪk/

The or an act of taking.

"The take of the exam was a significant part of the student's final grade. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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would noun

/wʊd/ /wəd/

Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

"A promotion at work would be a great reward for his hard work. "