Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: reluctant

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Usage examples:

Addressing those residents reluctant to go, the mayor warned holdouts that all services and shops, including grocery stores, were now closed and that fire officials anticipated that the city would likely be enveloped in dense choking smoke.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/americas/canada-wildfires-yellowknife-kelowna.html

Although initially reluctant, she eventually allowed Justin to go with Braun to Atlanta, Georgia.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/top/1512553-10-famous-people-parents-choose-career-them/

Although landlords have the right to carry out a mass eviction in the face of collective action, they may be reluctant to do so.

Source: https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/real-estate/renting/how-much-can-a-landlord-increase-rent/

A move to Merseyside is deemed appealing but the ex-Ajax star is reluctant to leave Bayern and is keen to succeed in the Bundesliga.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1759404/Transfer-news-Liverpool-Gravenberch-Arsenal-Reiss-Nelson-Conor-Gallagher

And despite the chillier weather, many households will be reluctant to reach for the heating just yet or keep it on for long periods of time due to the amount of money it costs in energy bills.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/amazon-slashes-price-portable-oil-31199437

And that huge cost overruns are one reason why the Biden administration is reluctant to come up with any of the $4 billion it is estimated to replace the two functionally obsolete Cape Cod bridges, the Sagamore and the Bourne.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/15/lucas-tunnel-vision-headache/

An official from another TReDS platform said that PSUs are reluctant to shift from their old ways of functioning and also fear adopting technologies that offer more “transparency”.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/treds-platforms-in-india-thrive-with-a-remarkable-70-transaction-surge/article67371756.ece

Aziz predicts many GPs will be reluctant to prescribe the drug, even if authorised by Nice, because the burden of dealing with children suffering from side-effects will fall on primary care services that are already chronically overstretched.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/30/can-drugs-fix-uk-adolescent-obesity-crisis

Ballister is reluctant to team up with Nimona — he wants to prove his innocence and she doesn’t seem like the best way back into society.

Source: https://triblive.com/aande/movies-tv/review-a-fantasy-adventure-with-riot-grrrl-energy-in-nimona/

Banks are well aware of this risk; a found that financial institutions in the Netherlands are reluctant to hand out loans for investments in “innovative,” environmentally friendly farming practices.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/in-the-clash-over-dutch-farming-europes-future-arrives/

Bayern however were reluctant to discuss a deal for the Netherlands international.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/manchester-united-handed-huge-marcel-sabitzer-boost-as-midfielders-agent-speaks-out-over-move-18197038/

BMG warned: “Voters might think that rejoining would have positives, but at the same time may be reluctant to go through the short-term upheaval and disruption of the re-joining process.”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1727401/brexit-bmg-poll-UK-economy-politics-rishi-sunak-labour-ont

But, it seems, the "Furious" movies have always seemed reluctant to steer away from their ultra-macho male heroes and give their female characters anything substantive to do.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1289942/women-of-fast-and-furious-have-fought-to-be-in-the-drivers-seat/

But many other governments, while appropriately refusing to support Washington’s sanctions and dangerous escalation of this terrible war, are reluctant even to denounce the Russian invasion, because they resent U.S. hypocrisy and double standards.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/04/03/war-crimes-theirs-and-ours/

But more than one central banker has told my research team that they are reluctant to put much of their reserves into Chinese bonds because they worry the funds would not be available when they really needed them—i.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/27/us-debt-default-china-global-financial-system-treasurys/

But this year’s heavy Sierra snowpack — 244 percent of normal on April 1 — has rangers reluctant to make any prediction for this summer.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/travel/story/2023-06-18/yosemite-big-oak-flat-road-opens

Cargile said many dispensaries are reluctant to establish these programs because of the expense.

Source: https://theava.com/archives/224643

Christie’s willingness to take on Trump directly sets him somewhat apart from the other candidates, who’ve so far been reluctant to openly criticize the former president and early front-runner.

Source: https://www.1310kfka.com/abc-news/politics/06/chris-christie-says-path-to-the-republican-nomination-means-going-right-through-trump/

Cullen was reluctant to take the part because of his own voice problems but changed his mind after seeing the design.

Source: https://screenrant.com/predator-hidden-details-easter-eggs/

Dan is reluctant, but an incident with Esther leads to him worrying about leaving Amelia.”

Source: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23696601.itvs-emmerdale-5-characters-leave-next-week/?ref=rss