reluctant
How many syllables in reluctant?
There are 3 syllables in the word reluctant.How to pronounce reluctant:
Synonyms for reluctant:
averse
backward
disinclined
dubious
grudging
hesitant
indisposed
loath
loathe
loth
recalcitrant
reticent
skeptical
slow
unenthusiastic
unsure
unwilling
Antonyms for reluctant:
accommodating
amenable
anxious
approving
assertive
assured
avid
bent
bold
brave
confident
content
courageous
dauntless
desirous
disposed
eager
enthusiastic
fearless
for
forward
freewill
game
glad
happy
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