a certain reluctance

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

A slight or unspoken unwillingness.

reluctanceADJECTIVE + reluctance

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Examples (10)

  • I noticed a certain reluctance among the teachers.
  • There was a certain reluctance in his voice when he agreed.
  • Despite her smile, I sensed a certain reluctance to participate.
  • The committee expressed a certain reluctance to adopt the new policy.
  • He overcame a certain reluctance to speak his mind during the meeting.
  • We detected a certain reluctance from the team to work overtime.
  • She couldn't hide a certain reluctance to forgive him.
  • His initial enthusiasm was met with a certain reluctance from his colleagues.
  • There was a certain reluctance on my part to accept the unexpected offer.
  • You could feel a certain reluctance in the room before the difficult announcement.