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reluctantly

[rɪˈlʌktəntli]

reluctantly Definition

in a way that shows unwillingness or hesitation; with reluctance.

Using reluctantly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reluctantly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He reluctantly agreed to help.

  • Example

    She reluctantly admitted her mistake.

  • Example

    I reluctantly got out of bed this morning.

reluctantly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reluctantly

Antonyms for reluctantly

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Summary: reluctantly in Brief

The adverb 'reluctantly' [rɪˈlʌktəntli] describes an action done with unwillingness or hesitation. It is often used to express a lack of enthusiasm or desire, as in 'He reluctantly agreed to help.' The word has synonyms like 'hesitantly,' 'unwillingly,' and 'grudgingly,' and antonyms like 'willingly,' 'eagerly,' and 'enthusiastically.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

so

the

Hundred

Days

reluctantly

included

the

Federal

Emergency

Relief

Administration,

to

give

welfare

payments

to

people

who

were

desperate.