Reluctantly

/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a reluctant manner; with unwillingness or hesitation.

She nodded reluctantly, not wanting to agree but feeling she had no choice.

Unwillingly or grudgingly.

He reluctantly accepted the job offer, despite his reservations about the company.

With hesitation or reluctance.

They reluctantly agreed to the plan after much debate.

Showing unwillingness or disinclination.

The child reluctantly shared his toys with his younger sibling.

In a manner that demonstrates reluctance.

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

going along with it

I went along with it, but I was doing it reluctantly.

half-heartedly agreeing

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