reluctant to do



reluctant to do something

unwilling to do something; not wanting to do something. David was reluctant to admit his mistakes. Although reluctant to appear in court, the witness was ordered to by subpoena.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hannah['hænə]
Hokulani-Hawaiian
Anatoliyah-nah-TO-leeyRussian, Ukrainian
MervynMUR-vin (English)Welsh, English
Bernadetteber-na-DET (French)French, English
Elunedel-IN-ed, el-EEN-edWelsh