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reluctant

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

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adjective

Réticent, opposé

Opposing; offering resistance (to).

Examples :

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

L'étudiant était réticent à participer à la discussion en classe, résistant à l'idée de prendre la parole.

attitude character mind emotion

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adjective

Réticent, peu disposé

Not wanting to take some action; unwilling.

Examples :

"She was reluctant to lend him the money"

Elle était réticente à lui prêter de l'argent.

attitude emotion character

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adjective

Réticent, peu enclin

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. "

L'élève était réticent à répondre à la question du professeur, choisissant d'écrire le moins de mots possible.

attitude character tendency mind emotion