Reluctance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reluctance is a noun meaning Unwillingness to do something.
Meaning
Unwillingness to do something.
More Meanings
- Hesitancy in taking some action.
- (physics) That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit.
- (archaic) Defiance, disobedience.
Example Sentences
Our new dog shows reluctance to go on walks, preferring to be indoors.
That is to say, the total number of ampere-hours, including the drop of gilbertage, due to magnetic flux traversing the reluctance of the circuit, must be equal to zero.
No more be mention’d then of violence / Against our selves, and wilful barrenness, / That cuts us off fom hope, and favours onely / Rancor and pride, impatience and despite, / Reluctance against God and his just yoke / Laid on our Necks.
Word Forms
- reluctances
Synonyms for reluctance
Depending on context, synonyms include hesitation, disinclination, indisposition, hesitancy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disinclination, indisposition, hesitancy, hesitation, dislike, failure.
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