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Mia felt reluctant before the class game started.
What does Reluctant mean?
Reluctant means not willing at first.
Dictionary definition
Not eager or willing to do something.
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The story character seemed reluctant after the surprise news.
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What does reluctant mean?
Reluctant means not willing at first.
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Which word is closest in meaning to reluctant?
Hesitant is close to reluctant in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Mia felt ____ before the class game started.
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Reluctant
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WordReluctant.
Partadjective.
MeaningReluctant means not willing at first.
ExampleExample: Mia felt reluctant before the class game started.
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- Syllables
- ri · luk · tunt
- Strongest beat
- luk
- Ending
- tunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on luk.
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Synonyms
Words like Reluctant
hesitantUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
unwillingUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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reluctant
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reluctantly
In a reluctant way.
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