reluct

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Those among us who reluct at every human explanation of this panorama of shadows, are only too easily able to "flee away and be at rest" in the bottomless gulf they crave.

From The Complex Vision by Powys, John Cowper

He will always remain suggestive and stimulating to those who demand a spiritual interpretation of the Universe but reluct at committing themselves to any particular creed.

From One Hundred Best Books by Powys, John Cowper

The easy-going persons who reluct at the idea of a pessimistic Shakespeare should turn the pages of Troilus and Cressida, Measure for Measure, and Timon of Athens.

From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper

A mind susceptible of the feelings of humanity, a heart which can be touched with sensibility for human misery and wretchedness, must reluct, must burn with resentment and indignation at such outrageous injuries.

From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Adams, Abigail

Milton makes Adam reluct and wrangle, but it is easy to see he will succumb to his wife's persuasions.

From Flowers of Freethought (First Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)