Meaning & Definition of word "Reluctantly"

Reluctantly

/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

1. In a reluctant manner; with unwillingness or hesitation.
- Example: She nodded reluctantly, not wanting to agree but feeling she had no choice.
2. Unwillingly or grudgingly.
- Example: He reluctantly accepted the job offer, despite his reservations about the company.
3. With hesitation or reluctance.
- Example: They reluctantly agreed to the plan after much debate.
4. Showing unwillingness or disinclination.
- Example: The child reluctantly shared his toys with his younger sibling.
5. In a manner that demonstrates reluctance.
- Example: She walked reluctantly to the podium to give her speech.

From the Latin 'reluctari', meaning 'to struggle against'.

reluctant acceptance:

agreeing to something without enthusiasm

reluctant smile:

a smile that shows hesitance or unwillingness

reluctantly admit:

to acknowledge something with resistance

reluctance:

the state of being unwilling or opposed to something

reluctant:

unwilling or not inclined to do something

Meaning: going along with it

Example Sentence: I went along with it, but I was doing it reluctantly.

Meaning: half-heartedly agreeing

Example Sentence: I half-heartedly agreed to join the group, reluctantly.