clear reluctance
Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words
Unwillingness that is easy to see or understand.
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Examples (10)
- The committee noted a clear reluctance among members to accept the new policy.
- His clear reluctance to engage in the debate was evident to everyone.
- There was a clear reluctance from the team to work overtime on the weekend.
- Despite the incentives, a clear reluctance to participate remained.
- Her clear reluctance to discuss the matter made him suspicious.
- The manager observed a clear reluctance among the staff to adopt the new system.
- A clear reluctance to compromise stalled the negotiations.
- We perceived a clear reluctance on their part to admit their mistake.
- Even with repeated reassurances, his clear reluctance to try the new food was amusing.
- The government's clear reluctance to address the issue sparked public outcry.