reluctance
Example Sentences
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A weak social safety net and job market uncertainty have added to consumers’ reluctance to spend.
Given there’s a reluctance to to accept credit, the straightforward advice is to buy gold.
From MarketWatch
US consumers in lower income groups have shown reluctance to fork out for non-essentials, the Federal Reserve noted last month.
From Barron's
Despite the reluctance of her father, the underwater wizard Fujimoto, little Ponyo falls in love with her new friend and gives up her magical powers to become human.
From Barron's
“People are emotional about this. There was talk of a mass work stoppage, walkouts. I understand Casey’s reluctance to let it happen, but look at everything with the Grammys and ICE — music is too volatile.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
