Synonyms for reluctantly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : ri-luhk-tuhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlʌk tənt |
Définition of reluctantly
Origin :- "unwilling," 1660s, from Latin reluctantem (nominative reluctans), present participle of reluctari (see reluctance). Related: Reluctantly. Cf. Spanish reluchante, Italian riluttante.
- adv under protest
- Slowly and reluctantly, the sailors took their places, for Robert was a favorite with them.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The youth sat down as directed, but reluctantly and with diffidence.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Reluctantly, apathetically, the Leopard Woman's men got to their feet.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- "If you're so set on it, I'll see about your position this afternoon," conceded Martin reluctantly.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- Slowly and reluctantly I yielded to the fascinations of Florence Lascelles.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- She drew her veil around her, and passed slowly and reluctantly from the chamber.
- Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Reluctantly, and as if in pain, the sick lady put out her hand.
- Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
- "No," reluctantly answered the little fellow, glancing about him.
- Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger
- And why is her own reliance on my honour so late and so reluctantly shown?
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It was too late to continue our search that day and we reluctantly returned to camp.
- Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
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