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- [ri-luhk-tuh ns]
- /rɪˈlʌk təns/
- /rɪˈlʌk.təns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-luhk-tuh ns]
- /rɪˈlʌk təns/
Definitions of reluctance word
- noun reluctance unwillingness; disinclination: reluctance to speak in public. 1
- noun reluctance Electricity. the resistance to magnetic flux offered by a magnetic circuit, determined by the permeability and arrangement of the materials of the circuit. 1
- noun reluctance lack of eagerness or willingness; disinclination 0
- noun reluctance a measure of the resistance of a closed magnetic circuit to a magnetic flux, equal to the ratio of the magnetomotive force to the magnetic flux 0
- noun reluctance the fact or state of being reluctant; unwillingness 0
- noun reluctance opposition; revolt 0
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Origin of reluctance
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; reluct(ant) + -ance
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Parts of speech for Reluctance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reluctance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reluctance
noun reluctance
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- backwardness — toward the back or rear.
- compunction — If you say that someone has no compunction about doing something, you mean that they do it without feeling ashamed or guilty.
- counterargument — A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument.
Antonyms for reluctance
noun reluctance
- alacrity — If you do something with alacrity, you do it quickly and eagerly.
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- greediness — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- gusto — hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto. Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
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