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reluctance Synonyms

Another word for reluctance

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Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Usage Example

"She expressed great unwillingness to accept the promotion because it required relocating."

Strongest
unwillingness
disinclination
hesitation
hesitancy
Strong
indisposition
loathness
aversion
reticence
Weak
diffidence

Opposites of reluctance

The opposite of reluctance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

willingness
eagerness
permeance
readiness
enthusiasm
alacrity
inclination
zeal
See all opposites of reluctance

• Nearby Words

relocation
relock
relook
reluctance
reluctant
reluctantly
rely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reluctance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reluctance
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