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reluctance in German

reluctance in German is Widerstreben, Widerwille, Widerwillen — reluctance means unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

reluctance in German

Widerstreben
noun
Unwillingness to do something.
Widerwille
noun
Unwillingness to do something.
Widerwillen
noun
Unwillingness to do something.
Zaudern
noun
Hesitancy in taking some action.
Zögerlichkeit
noun
Hesitancy in taking some action.
Zögern
noun
Hesitancy in taking some action.

What does "reluctance" mean?

  1. noun Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
    "He agreed, but with obvious reluctance."
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reluctance in a sentence

  • He agreed, but with obvious reluctance.
  • Her reluctance to speak in public held her back at work.

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What is "reluctance" in German?

"reluctance" in German is Widerstreben, Widerwille, Widerwillen. reluctance means: Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

How do you use "reluctance" in a sentence?

Example: "He agreed, but with obvious reluctance." In German, "reluctance" is Widerstreben, Widerwille, Widerwillen.

Are there other ways to say "reluctance" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "reluctance": Widerstreben, Widerwille, Widerwillen, Zaudern, Zögerlichkeit, Zögern.

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