Reluctant
(adjective)
- Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined to do something.
- Resistant to being moved or persuaded.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin reluctant- "hesitating", from the verb reluctari, from re- (expressing opposition) + luctari "struggle".
Examples:
- He was reluctant to give up his job.
- She was reluctant to go to the party.
- He was reluctant to change his opinion.
- She was reluctant to get involved in the matter.
- The government is reluctant to take action.