reluctantly

[US]/ri'lʌktəntli/
[UK]/rɪˈl ʌktəntlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. unwillingly; with hesitation.

Example Sentences

he reluctantly gave in to the pressure.

He thought for a moment,then reluctantly agreed.

She reluctantly communicated the facts.

reluctantly he willed himself to turn and go back.

The children came reluctantly when I insisted.

Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.

He reluctantly conceded that he was not fit enough to play in the match.

he marched reluctantly into the lion's den to address the charity gala.

The hostess of the house reluctantly installed the two refugees in a spare room.

Real-world Examples

He grinned up at Harry, but Harry returned the grin only reluctantly.

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Madam Pomfrey let them in, but reluctantly.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Very reluctantly, Ron handed over the newspaper.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Reluctantly Harry looked up at her instead.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" Um... Mike Newton, " I told him reluctantly.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

'The police have got him, ' he said reluctantly.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

Ove grunts. Reluctantly he keeps the door open.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

He smiled reluctantly. " Anything to get out of dancing."

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

When it is time to leave, you will go reluctantly.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

Parents often reluctantly comply, worried about their offspring's education.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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