Reluctant Synonyms
46 reluctant synonyms include unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic, grudging, resistant, resisting, opposed, antipathetic, hesitant, and shy. Reluctant is an adjective, and its antonyms are willing, eager, and ready. Here are some additional synonyms for "reluctant" with example sentences.
Another word for Reluctant
46 other ways to say reluctant.
- withdrawn
- unwilling
- unsure
- unenthusiastic
- unconfident
- unassertive
- timorous
- timid
- suspicious
- sorry
- slow
- shy about
- shy
- shrinking
- sheepish
- retiring
- restrained
- resisting
- resistant
- reserved
- opposed to
- opposed
- not in the mood
- not in favour of
- loath
- insecure
- indisposed
- hesitant about
- hesitant
- grudging
- fearful
- disinclined
- diffident about
- diffident
- coy about
- coy
- costive
- chary of
- bashful about
- bashful
- averse
- ashamed to
- apprehensive
- antipathetic
- against
- afraid to
Use reluctant in a Sentence
He felt reluctant about the decision.
I’m reluctant to change my plans.
She was reluctant to participate today.
They are reluctant to accept help.