reluctant
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British pronunciation
/rɪˈlʌktənt/

Definitie en betekenis van "reluctant"in het Engels

01

terughoudend, onwillig

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable
reluctant definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Despite his love for adventure, he was reluctant to try bungee jumping because of his fear of heights.
Ondanks zijn liefde voor avontuur, was hij terughoudend om bungeejumpen te proberen vanwege zijn hoogtevrees.
The students were reluctant to speak up in class, fearing ridicule from their peers.
De studenten waren terughoudend om in de klas te spreken, uit angst voor spot van hun leeftijdsgenoten.
02

assuming or performing a role or action unwillingly

example
Voorbeelden
The reluctant leader accepted the position out of duty.
He became a reluctant hero after saving the passengers.
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