reluctance

Example Sentences

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One thing I have learned in my career is the overwhelming reluctance of the market to face up to these kinds of issues.

From Barron's

There was no explanation of how he reconciled taking part in the war with his reluctance to kill.

From BBC

The reluctance to add staff reflects concerns about the economy, along with the belief that artificial intelligence could handle more work inside major companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only now has he relented, with evident reluctance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consumers are also becoming more deliberate about how they pay for their purchases, showing more reluctance to add to debt, especially during the holiday period.

From The Wall Street Journal