Vocabulary
Reluctant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
Urdu meaning
ناراض، ضدی، اڑیل، گریزاں
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Even though the past few years seemed to offer little to no chance of geostrategic rents, the ruling elite was and is reluctant to change its mad, bad ways.
- The Taliban may be reluctant to act against militant groups; however, they must guarantee that these violent actors will not pose a threat to neighbouring states.
- Even neighbouring states from Central Asia to China and Pakistan are reluctant to deepen cooperation, despite their interests in sustaining Afghanistan`s fragile economy and ensuring regional order.
- Even with public support, they are unable to undo unilateral or illegal moves, and feel reluctant to pursue ceasefires or dialogue.
- She was reluctant, she felt no one was interested in hearing what she had to say but, as always, insisted that I come visit her.
Synonyms
unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic, grudging, resistant
Antonyms
willing, eager, ready
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