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Definition of Reluctant

Reluctant
Reluctant Re*luc"tant (-tant), a. [L. reluctans, -antis, p. pr. of reluctari. See Reluct.] 1. Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth. Reluctant, but in vain. --Milton. Reluctant now I touched the trembling string. --Tickell. 2. Proceeding from an unwilling mind; granted with reluctance; as, reluctant obedience. --Mitford. Syn: Averse; unwilling; loth; disinclined; repugnant; backward; coy. See Averse.

Meaning of Reluctant from wikipedia

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