reluctantly

Thân thiện

She reluctantly handed over her favorite toy to her younger brother.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a reluctant manner; showing hesitation or unwillingness: Performing an action while feeling or displaying a lack of enthusiasm or a desire to avoid it.

Usage

The adverb "reluctantly" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed—specifically, with hesitation, unwillingness, or a lack of eagerness. It indicates that the subject is doing something despite their internal resistance.

Examples

• He reluctantly agreed to help, knowing it would take all weekend.
• She reluctantly handed over the keys to her beloved car.
• The dog reluctantly went inside when called.
• "I suppose you're right," he said reluctantly.

Advanced Usage

• Position in a sentence: "Reluctantly" is often placed before the main verb it modifies or at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.
  • He reluctantly signed the contract.
  • Reluctantly, she admitted her mistake.
• Used to contrast an action with the subject's feelings, highlighting a sense of duty, persuasion, or inevitability.

Variants and Related Words

• Reluctant (adjective): Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
  • He was reluctant to commit to the plan.
• Reluctance (noun): Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
  • She accepted the job with great reluctance.

Synonyms

• Unwillingly
• Hesitantly
• Grudgingly
• Resentfully (implies stronger negative feeling)

Antonyms

• Willingly
• Eagerly
• Readily
• Enthusiastically

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with reluctance