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unreluctant

adjective

Definition of unreluctantnext
as in ready

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreluctant
  1. ready
  2. willing
  3. glad
  4. amenable
  5. inclined
  6. disposed
  7. game
  8. restless
Adjective
  • Zodiacs and tender boats are on board, ready for excursions (as are kayaks, which can be booked at an additional charge).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The technology could potentially distinguish between chemically similar substances and identify biological threats, although the current work has not yet demonstrated those capabilities in a field-ready device.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • The right-wing movements that emerged around the world in the mid-twentieth century were both highly nationalistic and willing to work across borders.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Pierce and others used the image of the statue to promote a memecoin — a type of cryptocurrency, typically based on a viral joke or meme — whose worth is only as much as people are willing to speculate and pay.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of willing
Adjective
  • But McDowell is glad the Supreme Court blocked the use of the new districts for November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Now that Earle Meets World is, well, out in the world, Alix, Ashtin, and the rest of the family are particularly glad that their breast cancer journey is in the spotlight—and plan on continuing to spread awareness.
    — Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Economic factors play a role, but culture plays a larger one and is less amenable to policy interventions.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Paramount owner David Ellison is of course in the throes of acquiring Warner Bros and has already proven to be more than amenable to Trump and allies.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenable
Adjective
  • That book, which served as a major source for Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster biopic, Oppenheimer, presented a nuanced portrait of the idealistic, mystically inclined, yet duplicitous and power-seeking nuclear physicist.
    — Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For now, Dallas appears inclined to keep Irving, who didn’t play last season because of a torn ACL.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Every single glove must be manufactured, transported, and disposed (either landfilled or incinerated).
    — Cassandra Thiel, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In some cases, the company improperly managed and disposed of its customers’ private records.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of disposed
Adjective
  • Folk's pre-game field goal range Falcons kicker Nick Folk connected on a 58-yard field goal during pre-game warmups, though only by a few feet.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to the game coverage, that agreement includes pre-game and post-game shows as well as other Hornets’ coverage.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of game
Adjective
  • Maybe beauty's scientists and creators were feeling particularly restless over this past year and wanted to challenge themselves.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Two males and one female, the cubs were restless during vaccinations.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of restless
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“Unreluctant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreluctant. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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