reluctant
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: unenthusiastic, unwilling
Synonyms:
afraid
averse
backward
calculating
cautious
chary
circumspect
demurring
diffident
discouraged
disheartened
disinclined
grudging
hanging back
hesitant
hesitating
indisposed
involuntary
laggard
loath
opposed
queasy
recalcitrant
remiss
shy
slack
slow
squeamish
tardy
uncertain
uneager
wary
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