reluctance
Example Sentences
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Snap is making the counterargument: Users will want extra capabilities so much that they’ll overcome their reluctance to wear those bulky frames.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Much of the criticism that stemmed from Scotland's meek Euro 2024 showings arose from Clarke's reluctance to move away from a back-five formation.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Some firms prioritize AI-native youth for C-suite roles, though larger companies show reluctance for such young executives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Bredenbals acknowledges, however, that on occasion she does hear colleagues express reluctance to let the more productive workers leave the workshop.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
There was a reluctance in her movements, and her eyes had a lethargic, faraway look in them.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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