reluctant

Example Sentences

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Wealth managers may be reluctant to put new money into funds that are “gated” with redemption limits in place, or face a high likelihood of being subject to redemption restrictions in the current quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Chip companies had been reluctant to add capacity due to the cyclical nature of the industry, but are now looking to expand cleanroom space to address the shortages.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Eden convinced an initially reluctant Jordan it was time to make the daydream real, and “Ballet Reign” premiered on Dec. 21, 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

By this standard, Jefferson was a more reliable colleague than staunch Federalists who had been reluctant or merely peripheral participants in the climactic phase of the revolutionary drama.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis