reluctant to do



reluctant to do something

unwilling to do something; not wanting to do something. David was reluctant to admit his mistakes. Although reluctant to appear in court, the witness was ordered to by subpoena.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kenaniah-Biblical
Aleeshaə-LEE-shəEnglish (Rare)
Selina-English
Evander (2)ee-VAN-dər, ə-VAN-dərScottish, English
DİLara-Turkish
Farai-Southern African, Shona