adj.
Pronunciation: ri- ' l ə k-t ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin reluctant-, reluctans, present participle of reluctari to struggle against, from re- + luctari to struggle
Date: 1667
: feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness < reluctant to get involved> also : having or assuming a specified role unwillingly <a reluctant hero>
synonyms see DISINCLINED
– re · luc · tant · ly adverb