reluctance

Example Sentences

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The housing market enters 2026 hopeful for a fresh start after a 2025 that was likely the worst in roughly three decades, brought about by high buying costs and consumer reluctance to make big purchases.

From Barron's

The fear that using AI will “rot the human brain” is akin to the initial reluctance to allow graphing calculators in math classes, with teachers preferring graph paper instead.

From MarketWatch

The problem, however, might be a reluctance by major U.S. oil companies to simply jump back into the country without reassurances that the South American nation will enjoy greater political stability.

From MarketWatch

England's captain has only opened the bowling twice in his Test career - in Ahmedabad against India in 2021 and Rawalpindi against Pakistan in 2022 - but his reluctance is curious given the specifics of this series.

From BBC

After weeks of late nights, family time and a slower pace, the shift back to routine can bring a mix of reluctance, anxiety and low energy – even if you don't dislike your job.

From BBC