reluctance

Example Sentences

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Given Bale's heights for club and country, you can understand the reluctance to make the comparison.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

She said she is leaving with some frustrations about the management of the LAFD, including its reluctance to refer allegations of wrongdoing by its members to an independent investigation rather than an internal inquiry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

With so much at stake in this moment in time, that reluctance looks more like apathy.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Diageo said it was cutting its dividend in half as it reduced its sales outlook, citing American consumer reluctance to spend due to affordability concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Coraline pulled back, and the other mother let her go, with reluctance.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman