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reluctant

The correct spelling is reluctant.

How to pronounce reluctant

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
adjective

IPA: /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

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The correct spelling is reluctant. Opposing; offering resistance (to). For example: "She was reluctant to lend him the money"

Usage Examples

She was reluctant to lend him the money

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Opposing; offering resistance (to).
  2. 2.Not wanting to take some action; unwilling.
  3. 3.Tending to match as little text as possible.

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