reluctant
/rɪˈlʌktənt/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveFeelings
reluctant (adjective) means not willing to do something.
Persian: بیمیل
Meaning of reluctant
| Word | reluctant |
|---|---|
| Definition | not willing to do something |
| Persian | بیمیل |
| Pronunciation | /rɪˈlʌktənt/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
He was reluctant to talk about the accident.
او تمایلی نداشت دربارهی تصادف صحبت کند.
Word forms of reluctant
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | reluctant |
| noun | reluctance |
| adverb | reluctantly |
Synonyms of reluctant
unwilling, hesitant
Opposites of reluctant
willing, eager
Common phrases with reluctant
- reluctant to
- reluctant to admit
- a reluctant hero
Related English words
aggressiveready to attack or argue with others · B2appreciateto be grateful for something or to understand its value · B2attitudethe way you think and feel about something · B2inspireto make someone feel they want to do something good · B2confidentsure of your own ability; certain that something will go well · B1patientable to wait calmly; a person receiving medical treatment · B1worryto feel anxious about something · B1regretto feel sorry about something you did or did not do · B1
Questions about reluctant
What does reluctant mean?
reluctant (adjective) means not willing to do something.
What is the Persian meaning of reluctant?
reluctant means بیمیل in Persian.
What level is the word reluctant?
reluctant is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for reluctant?
Words close in meaning to reluctant include unwilling, hesitant.
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