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
  • Traci, Howe said, was ready to have kids and was happy to have a man with a stable income.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • In addition to white, the button-down comes in eight colors, including multiple summer-ready shades like light green, light blue, and peppermint green.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • While there’s seemingly no shortage of players and other team employees willing to complain publicly about day-to-day decision-making within the league, Engelbert’s overall job security remains too hot for most to handle.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Royals would likely be willing to take a deal of that sort.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of willing
Adjective
  • Not everyone will be glad to see the back of Reeves, said Politico.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • More likely, Winnipeg just paid the going rate for 24-year-old secondary scorers and will be glad to have done so on an otherwise aging club.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • This can be challenging for the beginner, especially if dealing with unstable conditions that require the starter needing to be moved from spot to spot amenable for fermentation.
    — Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Washington merchant and investor William Mayne Duncanson, for example, called on Jefferson to offer his services in the venture, assuming that Jefferson was amenable to Miranda’s plans.
    — Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Definition of amenable
Adjective
  • The Mavericks likely wouldn’t have interest in taking on Nikola Jovic’s four year, $62 million contract, and the Heat (which has no tradable first round picks) isn’t inclined to attach draft assets to dump Jovic.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Its location would be obscure, so drivers would be less inclined to use it.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • The parents of a 4-year-old girl killed and disposed of their daughter's remains before reporting her missing, setting off a huge and fruitless search in South Carolina to bring her home alive, authorities said while announcing criminal charges.
    — Joe Hotchkiss, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of disposed
Adjective
  • During the Champions League celebrations, before La Reina’s departure was public, Putellas was very active in supporting Serrajordi, including featuring her in a post-game, pre-party Instagram Live.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Yet, this gaming and entertainment venue delivers exactly what post-game crowds want — slots, table games, live music and cold drinks without the production of a mega-resort.
    — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of game
Adjective
  • The brand is part of a fast-growing category of functional desserts targeting people who still want something sweet before bed but no longer want the payoff of a restless night.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Between philosophy and flesh, jealousy and freedom, spring unfolds as a restless search for love, nature, and the fragile ethics of attachment.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of restless
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