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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Reluctantlyadverb

   in a reluctant manner

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How to pronounce reluctantly?

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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. Nancy Pelosi:

   At the end of the day, we have to make sure that the resources needed to protect the children are available, in order to get resources to the children fastest, we will reluctantly pass the Senate bill.

2. Vega Blossom:

   I looked the pair straight in the eye and asked, ‘ Could you please open the door for me ? My hands are a bit full, reluctantly, one woman held the door open before following me outside. I think, if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

3. Mark Wahlberg:

   It's the kind of thing where there is no good way to pitch this movie. A guy with a talking teddy bear ... I didn't like the idea when I first heard it, it wasn't until I reluctantly read the script, then met with Seth, and then saw the test with the bear that I knew it would be something special.

4. Robert Redford:

   Leaders on both sides lack the fundamental courage to cross political aisles on behalf of what is good for the American people, were at a point in time where I reluctantly believe that we have much to lose -- it is a critical and unforgiving moment.

5. Bertrand Russell:

   These men - ..., the politicians, ... - use their position, their knowledge, and their power of disseminating misinformation to arouse and stimulate the latent instinct for bloodshed. When they have succeeded, they say they are reluctantly forced to war by the pressure of public opinion.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=reluctantly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reluctantly
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reluctantly
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=reluctantly