reluctant

UK /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ US /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.

She was reluctant to lend him the money

Surprisingly, our new dog is a reluctant ball-retriever.

2

Contrary; defiant; refractory.

Whence we must infer, that the least stir of tumult or rebellion against the Prince is reluctant to all the Ordinances of Heaven, is an abortive product of Hell against the pure dictates of nature […]

If pride be allowed to cause you to envy or wound the characters of such as differ from, or outshine you, or to make you reluctant to Christian reproof from your inferiors, how fearful is your guilt and danger!

3

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