reluctantly
adverb/rɪˈlʌktəntli/
Frequency rank: #8,150 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness or hesitation.
Example sentence
She reluctantly agreed to stay late at the office after her manager asked twice.
Synonyms & related words
- unwillingly
- hesitantly
- grudgingly
- unenthusiastically
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