marked reluctance
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
A noticeable or distinct unwillingness.
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- He showed marked reluctance to accept the new responsibilities.
- There was a marked reluctance among the team members to voice their concerns.
- Despite her talent, she displayed marked reluctance to perform on stage.
- The government met with marked reluctance from the public regarding the new policy.
- His marked reluctance to engage in discussion was quite noticeable.
- A marked reluctance to compromise stalled the negotiations for weeks.
- She overcame her marked reluctance and finally agreed to the proposal.
- The child exhibited marked reluctance to go to bed early.
- Their marked reluctance to adapt to changes affected the project's progress.
- I sensed a marked reluctance in his tone when asked about his past.