reluct
Example Sentences
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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)
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
We often have such, and they ain't all empty talk, nuther; some of 'em are surprisingly bright, and all mean so well I don't never reluct to hear 'em.
From Work: a Story of Experience by Alcott, Louisa May
He was by nature highly passionate, but more apt to reluct at the excesses of it.
From Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together with Death's Duel by Donne, John
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.