reluctant | Definition of reluctant

Synonyms and Antonyms of reluctant

slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty

I'm reluctant to let you borrow my vintage CDs since you never give back anything I lend you

Synonyms of reluctant

cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, hesitant, indisposed, loath (also loth), reticent

Words Related to reluctant

uneager, unenthusiastic

averse, unwilling

ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly)

fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms of reluctant

eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen

certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

Antonyms of reluctant

disposed, inclined