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Her reluctance to speak faded after she practiced with a partner.
What does Reluctance mean?
Reluctance means not wanting to do something.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of not wanting to do something or feeling unsure about doing it.
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Reluctance in a sentence
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The character's reluctance showed that the choice was difficult.
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A writer can show reluctance through pauses, careful words, and uncertain actions.
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What does reluctance mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to reluctance?
hesitation is close to reluctance in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Her ____ to speak faded after she practiced with a partner.
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Reluctance
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WordReluctance.
Partnoun.
MeaningReluctance means not wanting to do something.
ExampleExample: Her reluctance to speak faded after she practiced with a partner.
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- Syllables
- ri · luk · tunss
- Strongest beat
- luk
- Ending
- tunss
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on luk.
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Synonyms
Words like Reluctance
hesitationUse for pausing because of uncertainty.
unwillingnessUse for not wanting to do something.
doubtUse for uncertainty about a choice.
Antonyms
Opposite words
eagernessA contrast for being ready and excited to act.
willingnessA contrast for being ready to do something.
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Word family
Reluctance word family
Base word
reluctance
adjective
reluctant
Not wanting to do something.
adverb
reluctantly
In a way that shows reluctance.
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