Meaning
reluctance
- reluctance, unwillingness, hesitation to do something
In a sentence
Ha accettato l'incarico con evidente riluttanza.
He accepted the assignment with obvious reluctance.
Non capisco la tua riluttanza a parlare con il capo.
I don't understand your reluctance to speak with the boss.
La sua riluttanza iniziale è svanita dopo pochi minuti.
Her initial reluctance vanished after a few minutes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| riluttanza | feminine · singular |
| riluttanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the prepositional phrase 'con riluttanza' (reluctantly).
- Synonymous with 'esitazione' or 'reticenza', but emphasizes internal aversion.