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reluctantly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

reluctantly means: In a way that shows you do not really want to do something.

adverb

WITHOUT WANTING TOB2

In a way that shows you do not really want to do something.

  • She reluctantly agreed to help.
  • He reluctantly admitted that he was wrong.
  • The children put away their toys reluctantly.

Similar words: unwillingly, hesitantly

Opposites: willingly, eagerly

Common phrases: reluctantly agree, reluctantly accept something, reluctantly admit something

Questions about reluctantly

What does reluctantly mean?

In a way that shows you do not really want to do something.

What is reluctantly in other languages?

Türkçe: isteksizce · Español: a regañadientes · Français: à contrecœur · Deutsch: widerwillig · Italiano: controvoglia · 日本語: しぶしぶ

How do you pronounce reluctantly?

It is pronounced /rɪˈlʌktəntli/.

How do you use reluctantly in a sentence?

She reluctantly agreed to help. He reluctantly admitted that he was wrong.

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