with reluctance

Frequency: 8.525.4 per million words

Used to show that you do something unwillingly.

reluctancePREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • We accepted the decision to close the hospital with great reluctance.
  • He agreed to the terms with obvious reluctance, but saw no other choice.
  • She left her hometown with deep reluctance, knowing she might not return soon.
  • The committee approved the controversial policy with considerable reluctance.
  • They confessed their involvement with visible reluctance during the interrogation.
  • He signed the contract with genuine reluctance, despite his lawyer's advice.
  • The child shared his favorite toy with noticeable reluctance, but eventually did.
  • The witness testified with extreme reluctance, fearing potential retaliation.
  • She apologized for her mistake with clear reluctance, but acknowledged her fault.
  • The doctor prescribed the strong medication with some reluctance, given the side effects.