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- pronunciation:
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luhk
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- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
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If you are reluctant to do something, you don't feel good about the idea of doing it. You might do it, but you are not sure if it's the right thing to do. There is something that is holding you back.
Ashley was reluctant to go down into the dark basement.- antonyms:
- eager, glad, ready, willing
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ashamed |
| derivation: |
reluctantly (adv.) |
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