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reluctant
Synonyms and Antonyms of reluctant
slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty I'm reluctant to let you borrow my vintage CDs since you never give back anything I lend you Synonyms of reluctant cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), hesitant, reticentWords Related to reluctant uneager, unenthusiastic; averse, unwilling; ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly); fainthearted, shy, timidNear Antonyms of reluctant eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen; ready, willing; certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioningAntonyms of reluctant disposed, inclined
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