reluctant

Example Sentences

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Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Small businesses, lacking scale to negotiate lower surcharges, are reluctant to pass higher fuel costs to price-sensitive customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

And with gasoline prices now surging, consumers may be even more reluctant to make a purchase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Or else!” she threatened when Omakayas was reluctant.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich