reluctance
noun/rɪˈlʌktəns/
/rɪˈlʌktəns/
[uncountable, singular]- the feeling of being unwilling to do something and hesitating before you do it, because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do
- reluctance to do something There is still some reluctance on the part of employers to become involved in this project.
- with reluctance It was with great reluctance that she took early retirement.
- They finally agreed to our terms with a certain reluctance.
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