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Reluctant

adjective/ri-LUK-tuhnt/

Meaning

Not wanting to do something and holding back from it.

In context

The reluctant student finally raised his hand to answer the question.

Remember it

Reluctant hides 'reluct' (to struggle against) — you struggle against doing it.

Use it well

Often 'reluctant to' plus a verb; shows unwillingness, not total refusal.