reluctant
/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.
Adjective
Examples
She was reluctant to lend him the money
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Tending to match as little text as possible.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reluctant” mean?
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.
Is “reluctant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.