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

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. Farmer Ramesh Singh:

   Last year, I promised myself I wouldn't set the rice paddy residue on fire to clear my field for planting winter crops, but as the new sowing season drew closer, I started running out of time and I reluctantly set the farm waste on fire to prepare the field for wheat planting.

2. 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.

3. Gerry Connolly:

   I would support the issuance of a subpoena, however reluctantly, this is not a reluctant witness, at least up until now, and the reason for his reluctance isn't our committee, it is the client he fears puts his family at risk.

4. 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.

5. Navdeep Bains:

   I politely replied that I did not represent a security threat, and that I had passed all security checks. Economic Development Navdeep Bains then asked for my name and identification. I reluctantly handed Economic Development Navdeep Bains my diplomatic passport.

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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