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- [ri-luhk-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈlʌk tənt/
- /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-luhk-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈlʌk tənt/
Definitions of reluctantly word
- adjective reluctantly unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate. 1
- adjective reluctantly struggling in opposition. 1
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Origin of reluctantly
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin reluctant- (stem of reluctāns), present participle of reluctārī. See reluct, -ant
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Parts of speech for Reluctantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reluctantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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 reluctantly
adv reluctantly
- bitterly — You use bitterly when you are describing an attitude which involves strong, unpleasant emotions such as anger or dislike.
- charily — cautiously; carefully
- circumspectly — watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
- daintily — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
adverb reluctantly
- aversely — having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance, etc.; opposed: He is not averse to having a drink now and then.
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
- involuntarily — not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice: an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
Antonyms for reluctantly
adverb reluctantly
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
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