reluctant

Example Sentences

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Raised in Newtownbutler in County Fermanagh, Róis grew up in a "very musical household", learning Irish traditional music before studying piano, but she was initially reluctant to sing.

From BBC

Investors burned by false dawns in China’s property market are reluctant to reprice assets without unmistakable signals.

From Barron's

And because it is common for a few employees to walk in together, with only one swiping a badge to open the door, HR departments were reluctant to accuse anyone of playing hooky.

From The Wall Street Journal

Glasner and his players have been reluctant to blame their dip in form on an exhausting schedule, despite playing eight games in December as they attempt to balance domestic and continental ambitions.

From BBC

Now firms are reluctant to accept meager returns—and lower performance-based compensation for employees—on companies they bought at generous valuations during the boom times.

From The Wall Street Journal