reluctance — unwillingness or disinclination to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unwillingness or disinclination to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlʌktəns/
Korean meaning: 꺼림, 주저함, 마지못해 함
Korean pronunciation: 리**럭**턴스
Example Sentences
- My cat's reluctance to take a bath is legendary in our neighborhood.
- Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually agreed to give a speech.
- There's a certain reluctance among students to wake up early for morning classes.
reluctance
NOUN//rɪˈlʌktəns//
unwillingness or disinclination to do something
A swimmer shows reluctance to jump from the high diving board
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Reluctance to dance means missing your chance!
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시 뒤로 물러나다'는 의미에서 시작되어 '주저하다, 꺼리다'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“My cat's reluctance to take a bath is legendary in our neighborhood.”
“Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually agreed to give a speech.”
“There's a certain reluctance among students to wake up early for morning classes.”
“His reluctance to admit he was wrong made the argument last for hours.”
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