Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Hesitant or unwilling to do something; showing doubt or reluctance.
Reluctant
/rɪˈlʌktənt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
D'Artagnan was reluctant to promise this, but at last, he agreed.
He first, who most reluctant was to do it.
My shoulders slouch forward with reluctant acceptance.
Etymology:
The term originates from the Latin word reluctari which means to struggle against. It was introduced into the English language in the mid-17th century.
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words 
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