RELUCTANT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word reluctant. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RELUCTANT
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disinclined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval | ||||||||
loath | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed | ||||||||
unwilling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disposed to and refusing to do something adjective satellite • in spite of contrary volition | ||||||||
averse | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed | ||||||||
hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||||
opposed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • being in opposition or having an opponent | ||||||||
resistant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) • able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress • impervious to being affected • disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority • incapable of absorbing or mixing with | ||||||||
unenthusiastic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor | ||||||||
wary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||||
loth | nounn | |||||||
adjective satellite • unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed | ||||||||
refractory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace adjective satellite • not responding to treatment • temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus • stubbornly resistant to authority or control |