Definitions for reluctantly
re·luc·tant·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. reluctantlyadverb

   with reluctance

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. reluctantlyadverb

   In a reluctant or hesitant manner.

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1. reluctantly

   Reluctantly refers to the state or action of being unwilling or hesitant to do something, often showing discomfort, resistance, or a lack of enthusiasm. It a way of doing something that demonstrates a lack of complete willingness or agreement.

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1. Reluctantlyadverb

   in a reluctant manner

How to pronounce reluctantly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say reluctantly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of reluctantly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of reluctantly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of reluctantly in a Sentence

1. Lewis Mumford:

   I would die happy if I knew that on my tombstone could be written these words, This man was an absolute fool. None of the disastrous things that he reluctantly predicted ever came to pass

2. Gary Peters:

   Despite my serious reservations, I will reluctantly vote against a motion of disapproval because I believe that doing so will protect the credibility of the United States to hold Iran accountable to adhere to every single obligation in the [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action], having talked to the technical experts who will be involved with the implementation of this agreement, I have come to the conclusion that its many overlapping provisions will make it exceedingly difficult for the Iranians to build a nuclear weapon in the short term and will lengthen the time required should they choose to break their commitments and try to build one in the future.

3. Frank Moore Colby:

   Averageness is a quality we must put up with. Men march toward civilization in column formation, and by the time the van has learned to admire the masters the rear is drawing reluctantly away from the totem pole.

4. Kevin Lawlor:

   It is extremely rare, but Anthony Pugh reluctantly came in and provided information that led to the arrest, trial and conviction of his own cousin in a brutal murder, the new details were a significant factor in the (arrest) warrant being signed.

5. Robert Owen:

   I have decided, albeit reluctantly, that a final opportunity must be given to this man that he wants to live up to his assertion that he wants to assist me in this inquiry.

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